In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Hollywood prop master Dutch Merrick—whose life changed forever during the devastating LA Eaton Fire. Dutch opens up about: • Losing his home in Altadena to the wildfires • Fighting the flames alone for hours before escaping • The emotional weight of losing family memories, film projects, and everything he owned • How his Hollywood community showed up for him • Rebuilding both physically and spiritually after devastation • His transition from entertainment armorist to gun safety educator • This is a deeply human story about resilience, vulnerability, and rediscovering purpose after loss.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:35) What do you love about LA?(00:08:50) Getting Around LA(00:13:00) Same Birthday(00:17:17) Some Good Spots(00:19:58) Dad Jokes(00:25:56) Work(00:31:59) Union Leadership(00:42:24) Settling Down In Altadena(00:46:39) First Home Purchase(00:51:06) Gustav's Garden(00:54:15) The Day Before The Fire(01:03:21) The 7th(01:17:18) Lost Everything(01:24:16) The Community Gives(01:29:58) 5 Dollar Day(01:35:38) Fighting the Fire Back(01:43:44) Letting It Out(01:50:43) Girlfriend to Wife(01:54:12) Rebuilding(01:58:29) Masculinity(02:04:12) Outro👉 Learn more about Dutch's work: https://www.PropGunSafety.com💬 Subscribe for more stories that go deeper than the headlines.https://www.storiesoflastories.com