In memory of Fire Chief Charles Woodard

Mabank Fire Department · Mabank, TX

Charles Woodard, Fire Chief of Mabank Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on June 27, 2026 in Mabank, TX.

Record

Rank: Fire Chief
Department: Mabank Fire Department
Location: Mabank, TX
End of watch: June 27, 2026
Nature of death: Trauma
Years of service: 20
Age: 38

Circumstances

Fire Chief Charles "Charlie" Woodard was directing traffic outside the Mabank Rodeo grounds. As he stepped into the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 175, Fire Chief Woodard was hit by a pickup truck. Fire Chief Woodard was treated at the scene and then transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigation into the incident continues.

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.