Jose Perez is usually the one who runs toward trouble as a firefighter, but now he’s the one in need of help. Perez is ...

A firefighter from Chicago was paralyzed during San Francisco's annual "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon after another ...

A Chicago firefighter faces a difficult recovery after he was injured during the San Francisco Escape From Alcatraz triathlon ...

Perez was lifted onto a Jet Ski with San Francisco Fire Department officials, whom Perez profusely praised for their efforts.

Jose Perez’s injury was apparently just one of several collisions or near-misses in Sunday’s race, according to another ...

But when he jumped into the San Francisco Bay to begin the swim portion, he said, another competitor landed on top of him. "Immediately, I just knew. I can't move. I'm paralyzed," Perez said.