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 Fire and police agencies from all over Anoka County braved the cold temperatures to welcome home one of their own following his four-month battle with COVID-19. Fire engines and police squads lined Hokah Drive in Lino Lakes in anticipation of retired Centennial Fire District Deputy Chief Glen Olson’s arrival.

When Olson turned onto his street Feb. 16, he was greeted by firefighters, EMTs, police officers, deputies, family members and neighbors holding welcome home signs.

“I didn’t expect it. Tears just started flowing,” Olson said. “It was overwhelming to see all of the familiar faces.” Retired firefighter face mask

Olson served on the Centennial Fire District (CFD) for 30 years before he retired in 2015. Following his retirement, he continued as an instructor at the Anoka County Fire Training Academy.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, Olson was wrapping up yardwork for the season when he started to feel ill. The next day, he found out he was COVID-19 positive. Over the next week, he felt progressively worse. On Nov. 15, his oxygen levels were dropping. Olson’s wife Leigh decided to call an ambulance.

Olson was transported to the University of Minnesota Hospital. After a few days in the intensive care unit (ICU), he was intubated and put on a ventilator. On Nov. 20, Leigh, who also tested positive for COVID-19, was taken to Unity Hospital. After a 20-day battle, she was able to return home to continue her recovery. Olson continued fighting in the hospital.

Olson developed pneumonia along with COVID, and his organs began to shut down. He was placed on a dialysis machine 24/7 to keep his kidneys functioning. He spent about half of his fourth-month battle on a ventilator and was sent to three different hospitals during that time. Along the way, he lost 35 pounds.

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