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He saw a shed on fire and took action

This rural carrier called 911 and alerted the homeowners

A man stands in a Post Office workroom
Frazee, MN, Rural Carrier Dylan Mickelson

Rural Carrier Dylan Mickelson was delivering mail in Frazee, MN, recently when he came upon a tool shed engulfed in flames.

The Postal Service employee called 911 and alerted the homeowners, who had no idea that the structure was on fire.

The homeowners’ daughter later sent a note to Mickelson thanking him.

Employees featured in “Heroes” receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.