A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

The Houston Texans, in partnership with Kroger, announced a joint collaboration with America’s VetDogs to name and train their second future service dog. This initiative aims to provide a disabled veteran or first responder with disabilities with a highly trained and devoted service dog.

For many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.

Interview with Houston firefighter and paramedic about the challenges first responders face

Here to help the families of Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez and Corporal Charles Galloway is the 100 Club.

HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann ICU nurse Christie Purviance is no stranger to heartbreak. Earlier this spring in the COVID unit, nine out of ten patients put on ventilators didn’t make it. Though the physical separation from her family was extremely tough, Purviance said she knew there was a very important reason for it. “Even if it’s just a small percentage it’s still someone’s family that’s affected,” said the ICU nurse. It will no doubt serve as a shining reminder that a little bit of love can go a long way.