Former Hartland Firefighter and Amputee Helps Boston Victims Cope with Injuries

Hartland resident and former firefighter David Dunville is doing his part to help the victims from the Boston marathon tragedy.

Dunville, who lost his leg in 2003 in the line of duty as an on-call firefighter, is the first full-time Amputee Peer Support Visitor and part of the national organization, the Amputee Coalition, that's helping Boston bombing victims cope with their injuries, according to a story from abc12.com. 

Employed by H-Care, with locations in Flint, Davison and Saginaw, Dunville said in a previous report that his position would provide information, support and understanding to both pre and post-operative amputees.

“I help them through the process,” Dunville said previously. “I help them understand what is coming down the road.”

On April 15, three people were killed and more than 260 others were injured, with many of the wounded losing limbs, during the Boston marathon bombings.