article_snippet.sent: But Terry McCarty was determined to overcome the harrowing experience that had crippled Terry McCarty confidence for years.
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty aged six with Terry McCarty mother Nancy.
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty said: 'After the accident I lived in a constant state of fear and uncertainty. '
article_snippet.sent: If I could do this, people would realise I could do anything': Terry McCarty in Terry McCarty bunker gear aged 26 (left) and 27 (right).
article_snippet.sent: In July 2012, having passed his training, Terry McCarty won the admiration and respect of Terry McCarty colleagues and the public.
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty said: 'Attending events, or even just being out in public in my uniform, always attracted a mixture of shocked and awed reactions.'
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty aged six (left) and (right)
article_snippet.sent: Always there for Terry McCarty: Terry McCarty at Terry McCarty homecoming aged 16 with Terry McCarty father and brother Ryan .
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty said: 'It was absolutely terrifying.
article_snippet.sent: Terry McCarty said: 'The one thing that got me through was the love of my family - especially my brothers, Ryan and Jason. '
article_snippet.sent: Mr McCarty, now of Bellingham, Washington, said: 'Nothing like this programme has been done before. '