On June 6th, Damian was helping work on a race truck with two fellow brothers off duty and was burned severely over 30 percent of his body.  A hose blew off a radiator and scolded his upper body and arms. Fortunately, both friends at the incident were competent paramedics and immediately recognized the time sensitivity of the emergency and initiated care immediately. Damian was stabilized at a local hospital but more definitive care was needed for the severity of the injury at a burn center for which he was transferred to that night.
      Because this injury happened off duty, he will not be able to work and will not be able to collect any income while he heals. If anyone knows Damian, he is your go to guy for anything and he would go to the ends of the Earth if it meant it would make someone's day.  Damian is part of the brotherhood, the family of the fire service, and is loved by everyone who has ever had the pleasure to meet him. His brothers at work have donated their time to cover his shifts and help ease the financial burden and keep him focused on healing. Unfortunately, his medical bills will be overwhelming as he is still in ICU.
          Prognosis is very promising for his healing but it will be a long and enduring feat but as you all know, we are dealing with a tough as nails guy here! These funds are to cover outstanding medical costs and supplement income to an outstanding Fireman/friend/human being keep afloat until he can get back on his feet and get back on the job!