Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
While responding to a call as a firefighter in 2002, Luis Nevarez accidentally touched a hidden 12,000-volt line while breaking a limb off a smoldering tree. It caused severe burn injuries, which resulted in the amputation of his left forearm. Luis spent 35 days in the hospital following his accident.
Faces of Fire/Electrical (nfpa.org/facesoffire) is a campaign that features stories of people impacted by electrical accidents and demonstrates the need for continued education and awareness about electrical hazards both on the job and at home. Hear from electrical burn survivors whose lives have been forever altered and how more understanding, training, and a change in work culture could have significantly impacted these outcomes. Adding to these stories of loss and resilience is an example of a physician who is dedicated to the complete physical and emotional healing of patients suffering from a burn injury.
While responding to a call as a firefighter in 2002, Luis Nevarez accidentally touched a hidden 12,000-volt line while breaking a limb off a smoldering tree. It caused severe burn injuries, which resulted in the amputation of his left forearm. Luis spent 35 days in the hospital following his accident.
Faces of Fire/Electrical (nfpa.org/facesoffire) is a campaign that features stories of people impacted by electrical accidents and demonstrates the need for continued education and awareness about electrical hazards both on the job and at home. Hear from electrical burn survivors whose lives have been forever altered and how more understanding, training, and a change in work culture could have significantly impacted these outcomes. Adding to these stories of loss and resilience is an example of a physician who is dedicated to the complete physical and emotional healing of patients suffering from a burn injury.
