Texas Safety Chief Dies After On-Scene Medical Emergency

By Bill Carey
12 July

ELKHART, Texas — The Slocum Volunteer Fire Department announced on Facebook the death of Safety Chief Dan Hernandez.

On 7 July, Hernandez had responded to a call when he suffered a medical emergency. He was transported to Palestine Regional Medical Center and later transferred to UT Health in Tyler.

On 11 July, the department reported Hernandez had died.

Photo courtesy of the Slocum Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook.

Published by Data Not Drama

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