Nurse Posts How His Toyota Looks After He Saves Many Lives From Fire, Toyota Responds
Gerda BoredPanda staff
Amid the deadliest and most destructive fires in California’s history, stories of incredible bravery and heroism are emerging. One such real story came from the hospital in the destroyed town of Paradise, where paramedics, doctors, and nurses continued to treat patients in the parking lot as the Californian wildfires consumed the hospital and raged around them, before finally getting the clearance to evacuate.
One of the nurses, Allyn Pierce, who refuses to be called a hero as it was a group effort of people just doing their jobs, lost his house and his workplace in the fire. His truck, a Toyota Tundra which he used in the wildfire evacuation, is heavily burnt, showing just how close a call it was. As can be expected, Allyn is not in a good place right now. However, he is finding support in his close-knit community. “I’ve been spending a lot of time with my team that was trapped up there with me,” he told Bored Panda. “That helps. They truly understand what we went through.”
Allan clearly has a lot of love for his pick up truck and took to social media to praise Toyota for the hardy manufacturing of the vehicle that saved his life. What happened next was a win/win for both Allyn and Toyota, and is a small piece of good news among the ongoing tragedy of these horrific wildfires. “The reaction has been so positive and supportive,” he told us. “Starting with the truck community and spreading out to the world. It’s surreal. My contact at Toyota has been so compassionate, supportive, and understanding of my scattered state of mind.”
It’s impossible to imagine what it must be like to try to rebuild your life after such a devastating event, but Allyn and the people of Paradise are determined to work together to get back on their feet. “We’re doing what everyone else is doing. Finding a rental, finding a job (now that my hospital burned down), making sure our kids get to meet up with their friends and teachers that have also been displaced. My heart hurts for Paradise.”
Scroll down below to see how this true story unfolded for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments.
This is Allyn Pierce, a nurse from Chico, California
He posted a picture of his fire-damaged truck to social media with a message of gratitude
To which Toyota responded
New York Times reporter Jack Nicas posted a thread about Paradise’s hospital, revealing the heroism of Allyn and his colleagues
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
Image credits: jacknicas
This is how the truck looked before
Most people praised Allyn
However, some saw Toyota’s offer as a genius PR opportunity
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What do you think ?
Anyone else getting chills that he recorded a goodbye message? He was close to burning to death. Wow.
I am glad no one had to listen to it !
It is the guy's heroic brave and selfless actions to help save others that is the point here. That truck DID literally save his life. Just glad they all madee it out ok. So what if Toyota is getting some publicity from giving him a replacement. His insurance would have covered it anyway.
okay common how do people always find a negative it never ceases to amaze me
He’s just jealous. Some people just can’t be happy for other people. And BTW Toyota needs no publicity Lol. At least not here in the states. They are known for being reliable and just plain awesome. Used Toyota’s almost sell for the price of new ones here because people know they can count on these cars for LIFE!
Those are the kind of people I like to stay away from, always thinking the “Glass is Half Empty” instead of the positive thing people do for others! 🤦🏻♀️
The tyre manufacturer deserves a mention too for them withstanding the heat. If one had popped - well you can just imagine
All tires are vulcanized (fired at extreme temperatures) to make them hard, to with stand wear and tear. Those type of thick tires would’ve withstand hotter temperatures then a Forrest Fire.
Don't be so sure his insurance would have covered it. Insurance companies are experts at getting out of paying claims. And Toyota didn't have to do anything at all. I haven't seen any other companies offering to replace vehicles for firefighters, rescue personnel or emergency workers.
Most of them use “company cars” not their own vehicles. And that’s the city’s responsibility to replace.
Who knows if his insurance would have covered it. His truck was basically totaled at that point. He saved lives and I'm glad that he's getting a brand new truck.
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The one showing that the front headlamp still works - looks like it is reflecting the fire itself
Nah, the heat coloured the plastic cover, plasyic yellows slightly when it gets burnt
I know - just that with the light on behind the melted plastic it looks eirily as though it was reflecting fire.
@diane a, I understand that, I just thought I should perhaps clarify some information
Anyone else getting chills that he recorded a goodbye message? He was close to burning to death. Wow.
I am glad no one had to listen to it !
It is the guy's heroic brave and selfless actions to help save others that is the point here. That truck DID literally save his life. Just glad they all madee it out ok. So what if Toyota is getting some publicity from giving him a replacement. His insurance would have covered it anyway.
okay common how do people always find a negative it never ceases to amaze me
He’s just jealous. Some people just can’t be happy for other people. And BTW Toyota needs no publicity Lol. At least not here in the states. They are known for being reliable and just plain awesome. Used Toyota’s almost sell for the price of new ones here because people know they can count on these cars for LIFE!
Those are the kind of people I like to stay away from, always thinking the “Glass is Half Empty” instead of the positive thing people do for others! 🤦🏻♀️
The tyre manufacturer deserves a mention too for them withstanding the heat. If one had popped - well you can just imagine
All tires are vulcanized (fired at extreme temperatures) to make them hard, to with stand wear and tear. Those type of thick tires would’ve withstand hotter temperatures then a Forrest Fire.
Don't be so sure his insurance would have covered it. Insurance companies are experts at getting out of paying claims. And Toyota didn't have to do anything at all. I haven't seen any other companies offering to replace vehicles for firefighters, rescue personnel or emergency workers.
Most of them use “company cars” not their own vehicles. And that’s the city’s responsibility to replace.
Who knows if his insurance would have covered it. His truck was basically totaled at that point. He saved lives and I'm glad that he's getting a brand new truck.
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The one showing that the front headlamp still works - looks like it is reflecting the fire itself
Nah, the heat coloured the plastic cover, plasyic yellows slightly when it gets burnt
I know - just that with the light on behind the melted plastic it looks eirily as though it was reflecting fire.
@diane a, I understand that, I just thought I should perhaps clarify some information