Platte Canyon Fire posted 50 minutes ago:
#PCFPD Injured firefighter update.
Update on...
#PCFPD injured Firefighter #2,
During firefighting operations last evening there was a unforeseen sudden and erratic increase in fire behavior. Unfortunately as a result of this fire behavior #PCFPD firefighter Dylan Castello suffered serious injuries.
With the permission from Firefighter Dylan Castello...his injuries include 1st to 4th degree burns.
Firefighter Castello has sustained significant 2nd to 4th degree burns on his right hand, with 1st degree burns on his right arm, shoulder and back. Firefighter Castello has also suffered 3rd degree circumferential burns on his left wrist.
Firefighter Castello is scheduled for a skin graft surgery this coming Monday.
At this time Firefighter Castello's estimated hospitalization is approximately 3 weeks. His recovery will be extended including both physical and occupational therapy.
Firefighter Castello is 26 years old he is a dedicated volunteer firefighter with us. He joined #PCFPD in 2019 after completing our rigorous firefighting academy.
Firefighter Castello works as a Arborist as you can imagine this incident will impact his ability to work for a while. Currently donations for Firefighter Castello are being accepted at our...
Platte Canyon Fire
Station 2
153 Dellwood
Bailey, CO. 80421
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Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 222
Bailey, CO. 80421
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