In Chapter 8 of Built by Fire, “That Others May Live,” David Burnell shares his powerful journey into Search and Rescue—a chapter marked by cold waters, high-angle cliffs, quiet prayers, and the weight of carrying others home. From becoming an EMT and earning a place on a high-performance SAR team in the Black Hills to the grueling demands of ice diving and body recovery, David explores what it means to serve when the cost is personal. Each mission brought lessons of courage, grief, and faith as he learned to run toward the need, so that others may live. This chapter will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the call to stand in the gap, to step into the darkness, and to bring hope where there is none. It is a tribute to those who carry others—whether they return with a life saved or a loved one recovered—so that families can find peace, and the fallen can be honored with dignity.

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