Dylan Castello suffered 3rd degree burns while fighting a house fire in Bailey on March 5.
He is still unable to return to duty, or to work. The MC-1 Foundation is stepping up to help raise funds for him, you can donate online (link at bottom), or mail a check directly to Platte Canyon Fire Protection District at: P.O. Box 222, Bailey, CO. 80421 if you'd like to help out.
BAILEY, Colo. (KDVR) – A volunteer firefighter was critically injured while fighting a house fire in Bailey on March 5. Now, a local nonprofit is helping him get back on his feet.
Dylan Castello is 26 years old. He is an arborist and volunteer firefighter who can’t return to duty yet. His story caught the attention of the MC-1 Foundation, which usually raises money for law enforcement officers.
President Mark Miller said, “It’s always been our mission to help all first responders. This is the first time the fire department has had a need for us to get behind and help Dylan. We’re excited to help out a little.”
Castello is a volunteer firefighter with the Platte Canyon Fire Protection District. He was seriously injured trying to put out a structure fire.
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