The Dallas Fire-Rescue community is mourning the untimely death of paramedic and firefighter Jose Chavez, one of its devoted firefighters and paramedics. T
he public and his fellow firemen, who recall him as a dedicated and passionate public worker, have come forward to show support for him and his family after his passing.
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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by Dallas Hispanic Firefighters Association President Stefani Salinas in response to this loss. The account has successfully generated over $4,000 in a matter of days to help Chavez's family through this trying time.
The Dallas Fire Rescue's official Facebook page posted a tribute to Jose Chavez by writing:
"Dallas Fire-Rescue is saddened to report the recent off-duty passing of our Brother, Fire-Rescue Officer, Jose Chavez. Officer Chavez selflessly served the City of Dallas - City Hall for seven years, as a firefighter and paramedic, and will be missed by many. Please keep his family, and the members of this department, in your thoughts and prayers as they search for closure."
The Dallas Hispanic Firefighters Association also shared a heartfelt note for Chavez and his family by asking people to support them on a GoFundMe account set up for Chavez's family. The post wrote:
"Our hearts are hurting... please join us in praying for the Chavez family who have experienced a tragic loss, one of our very own Dallas Firefighters, Jose Chavez passed away yesterday evening."
While the official cause of death has not been reported, according to his GoFundMe account:
"On October 19, 2024 Dallas Fire-Rescue lost one of our firefighters, Jose E. Chavez. Jose unfortunately lost his battle against mental illness.
The description also mentions that he had a wife Melissa, a newborn child named Santiago, and 3 other children, Lily, Julia, and Lucas.
In addition to covering urgent costs, the money collected via GoFundMe highlights Chavez's influence on people in his close vicinity. The campaign's continued growth highlights the camaraderie among firefighters and the network of support accessible to families dealing with comparable losses.
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