Tag: brush_fire

Volunteer Fire Chief Dies After On-Duty Cardiovascular Event

15 Jul 2026 10:50 a.m.

Slocum Volunteer Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez Jr., 71, died July 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event while battling a brush fire in Elkhart, Texas, marking the 43rd firefighter fatality this year.

Politics and Government Health State Governments Medical Science Social Issues Dan Louis Hernandez Jr.Slocum Volunteer Fire Department Elkhart, Texas Firefighter Fatality Cardiovascular Event Brush Fire 2026