Kevin Lee, a volunteer firefighter for DeSoto Fire District #1, injured both of his legs while at work as a lease operator employed by Indigo Minerals.
Lee is a lifelong resident of Logansport. He graduated from Logansport High School. He has served since he was 15-years-old with DeSoto Fire District #1, which was formerly Logansport Volunteer Fire Dept. He is currently an Assistant Chief on the volunteer side of the department. In the past, he has served on the board of directions.
While at work on Sept. 10, Lee was descending a flight of steps from a production tank when he and felt the tendon on his left knee pop. As he firmly gripped on the handrails, he had the same thing happen to his right knee, causing him to fall down the remaining four steps to the bottom.
Using only his arms, he pulled himself a few feet to his truck. He managed to open the door and pulled himself up enough to get his phone. He called his coworker for help.