'Help Mitch:' Point Pleasant Firefighter Hurt By Electric Current

Point Pleasant Boro firefighter Mitch Remig has dedicated his life to helping others. Now it's time to help his.

Friends and family are asking people to help Mitch, a lieutenant with Point Pleasant Fire Station #75, since he's been dealing with poor health over the past 8 months after he was hurt by an electrical current.

The fire station itself has asked to get Mitch, a"dedicated volunteer," back on his feet by donating to his Gofundme account.

"Every little bit counts!" the fire station said. "All of our members would like to thank you in advance for any help our great community can provide!"

On the GoFundMe page, the family said it decided to start a fundraiser since Mitch was involved in a training accident back in September 2018.

Since the accident, Mitch has been unable to consistently work both of his jobs, preventing him from keep uping with his rent and bills because of the significant loss of income, the family said.

"We have started this campaign in hopes to get him back on his feet and out of his debt," the family said.

On September 5th, 2018, Mitch was training his fellow firefighters of the fire company in Point Pleasant Boro, where he has volunteered for since he was 15 years old and worked his way up to become lieutenant.

During the training, Mitch came in contact with an electrical current, causing him to be hospitalized, the family said.

After spending two weeks in the hospital and undergoing an exceptional amount of tests, Mitch was left with next to no answers as to why he was in so much pain and unable to complete his normal menial tasks, the family said.

"Seven months later, this still remains the same," the family said. "Mitch is not only a volunteer firefighter, but he makes his living as a career firefighter in New Jersey."

He initially missed 3 months of work after the accident and was recently placed on leave again due to his inability to perform his job functions in a safe and effective manner, the family said.

In 2017, Mitch picked up an additional job as a forensic fire and explosion investigator to help him financially. He took another hard hit since he has been unable to work in this capacity, the family said.

Since September, Mitch has had a loss of income at approximately $15,000 to $20,000. With this substantial loss of income, Mitch is several months behind on his rent and bills, the family says.

"He tries his best to keep up, but truthfully, he is in over his head. He has received some assistance thus far, but it has not been enough to keep his head above water," the family said.

Also, Mitch will be requesting Family Medical Leave Act help since he is out of "sick days" at his full time job.

"Mitch has been helping others for nearly 15 years. We ask that you donate to our campaign to return the favor!"