Everyone can contribute something to our community, nevertheless, there are those whose contributions are truly remarkable. Every day, a number of Cache Valley residents put their lives on the line in order to keep their fellow citizens safe and secure.
Sunday, Rhett Hellstern, a Logan fire captain received burns on his face after successfully extinguishing a car fire nearby the University.
From Cache Valley Daily:
A Logan fireman is healing today after suffering second- and third-degree burns while fighting a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon.
Fire Capt. Rhett Hellstern was on the scene at the vehicle fire near Mt. Logan Laundry at 500 East and 900 North. Logan Fire Chief Mark Meaker said crews had extinguished the fire when Hellstern was attempting to disconnect the battery on the vehicle, but fuel in the engine compartment reignited and a fire flashed up into Hellstern’s face.
Meaker said Monday that Hellstern was doing well, however, although he was still a little sore. Hellstern will be given some time off to recuperate form the injuries.
“We don’t want to have him exposed to another fire again until his skin has had a chance to heal,” Meaker said, noting that Hellstern would visit a plastic surgeon specialist to evaluate his injury.
Thankfully Capt. Hellstern wasn’t seriously injured, but we should all keep in mind that these individuals willingly risk their safety in order to help their neighbors. I think that Capt. Hellstern deserves our appreciation, as well as all the other firefighters from the various communities of this valley.
- Marc
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