Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze Needs Help with Expenses

A New Hampshire woman is trying to raise money to help cover expenses for a firefighter who was badly injured battling a fire in Claremont earlier this month.

Shaunna Hafford is a coworker of Claremont Fire Lt. Andy Stevens, who suffered burns to his arms and torso while fighting a house fire on March 2, according to the GoFundMe.com page. Patch has partnered with GoFundMe and is helping to highlight worthy campaigns in local communities.

Since March 5, 152 people have already donated $7,955. The goal is $10,000.

From the page:

I work for the same company as Andy Stevens, who is also a Lieutenant for the Claremont Fire Department. While battling a house fire on Sunday March 2, 2014 he was burned on his arms and torso. He is being treated in Boston for the extensive injuries. His family is there with him, but expenses will be tight for them. He will be in the hospital for a long time to come, and the last thing his family needs to worry about now is finances- especially how they will be able to stay in Boston to support him. Please help his family during this difficult time. He has always helped his community- and now it's time for us to give back!