>> dugie as he's known to his firefighting family because he joined the department when he was just 20 years old was even featured in the award winning documentary "burn" from executive producer denis leary. >> well, what happens to dugie in the movie is something that i think a lot of people would consider tragic. his response to what happens to him is heroic. >> as much as i hate that it's me and my story, i think that it's something we need to open up people's eyes to. >> you know, michigan is my home and i can tell you arson is really an all-too-common problem especially in detroit. the two men who started that fire received eight and 15-year prison sentences, so they're going to be released this decade, whereas brendan will still more than likely be confined to his wheelchair. take a few minutes this weekend if you can and logon to cnnhealth.com and you can read brandon's inspirational blog there. still ahead on "sg md",