After losing both his legs in a tragic accident in February, Dan Franecki visited the Milwaukee fire station to meet and thank the first responders who saved his life.
On Feb. 20, Franecki, a 35-year-old utility worker, was standing by his van near 6th Street and State Street when he was struck by an impaired driver. The accident was "horrific," said Fire Battalion Chief Erich Roden, who responded to the scene.
About 25 firefighters, paramedics and EMTs worked together to stabilize Franecki before he went to the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries. Franecki credits them with saving his life.
"When I was finally conscious again after all the surgeries, I was just in absolute tears that I was even alive," Franecki said. "And the first thing I thought about was these guys."