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Fallen Firefighter: Elias Jaquez
U.S. Fire Administration
April 21, 2011
Age: 49
Cause of Death: Caught or Trapped
Rank: Firefighter
Nature of Death: Burns
Classification: Volunteer
Emergency Duty: Yes
Incident Date: 04/09/2011
Duty Type: On-Scene Fire
Incident Time: 17:00
Activity Type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Death Date: 04/20/2011
Fixed Prop. Use: Outdoor Property
Fire Dept. Info:
Cactus Volunteer Fire Department
201 Hwy 287
USNG: 13S GV 6977 9363
Cactus , Texas 79013
Chief: Raul Cicneros
Initial Summary: Firefighter Jaquez, and three other firefighters were injured after a Dumas and Cactus, TX, fire truck became stuck in the rough terrain while operating on a wildland firefight. Jaquez suffered 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body and was rushed for treatment to the Lubbock Burn Center where he remained in critical condition until his passing. Incident Location: Road U, Moore County, TX (USNG: 14S KE 40 61)
Memorial Fund Info: A benefit fund has been established in honor of Firefighter Elias Jaquez at the Happy State Bank (https://www.happybank.com/).
Source: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov
