Heat Leaves Imprint of Ear on Ohio Firefighter's Hood

AKRON, Ohio --

An Akron firefighter is thanking his partners and his equipment for saving his life during a fire last weekend.

Jim Kocsis rushed inside a burning house because he was told children were inside, NewsChannel5 reported.

The house was empty but the flames flashed over, knocking Kocsis to the ground.

The heat was so intense that there is an imprint of his ear on his hood. His helmet and visor melted around his head and the carpeting melted on his knees.

Kocsis suffered second-degree burns.