When the shaking stops, the real crisis begins. In Part 2 of our earthquake preparedness series, we shift from the moment of impact to the chaotic aftermath, when 911 calls flood in, fires ignite, buildings collapse, and first responders race into the unknown. We’re joined by Captain Greg Barta of the Orange County Fire Authority, who takes us inside the fire service response in those first critical minutes. From firefighters securing their own safety to rapid deployment, damage assessments, and life-or-death decision-making, this episode reveals how fire crews become the tip of the spear in a large-scale disaster. You’ll hear…