Luis Nevarez has been a firefighter for over 25 years. In January 2002 while responding to a downed power line call, he suffered severe electrical burn injuries and the eventual amputation of his left hand. In recalling his recovery process, Luis tells of the emotional challenges; worrying about how his kids were going to handle his injury, concern about his body image and changed appearance, and worrying about how he was going to handle the physical requirements of returning to work. For more information about the Phoenix Society, click here.
Jacob Kelsen
Photo courtesy of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
