In memory of Firefighter/Trainer Gary Wayne James

Gary Wayne James, Firefighter/Trainer of Adrian Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on July 31, 2026 in Adrian, TX.

Record

• Rank: Firefighter/Trainer
• Department: Adrian Volunteer Fire Department
• Location: Adrian, TX
• End of watch: July 31, 2026
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 50
• Age: 80

Circumstances

Firefighter/Trainer Gary Wayne James was responding to a vehicle fire in a fire department brush truck. During the response, Firefighter/Trainer James failed to negotiate a curve, losing control of the truck and causing it to roll over. Firefighter/Trainer James was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.