USFA LODD: Texas Firefighter On-Duty Death Notification 02.12.2020

On Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, Fire Chief Manuel Galindo, Jr., 71, was driving a fire apparatus on East Highway 20 in Hudspeth County when he suddenly veered off the road.  He attempted to get the vehicle back on the highway but over corrected. The apparatus flipped over and Fire Chief Manuel Galindo, Jr., was ejected.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Investigation into the accident continues.

Our condolences to the Galindo Family & Friends, Fort Hancock Volunteer Fire Department, and to all affected by Fire Chief Manuel Galindo, Jr.'s passing.

   

To date, 11 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2020. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Fatality Notices page.

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.