In memory of Fire Safety Chief Dan Louis Hernandez Jr.
Slocum Volunteer Fire Department · Elkhart, TX
Dan Louis Hernandez Jr., Fire Safety Chief of Slocum Volunteer Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on July 11, 2026 in Elkhart, TX.
Record
- Rank: Fire Safety Chief
- Department: Slocum Volunteer Fire Department
- Location: Elkhart, TX
- End of watch: July 11, 2026
- Nature of death: Cardiovascular Event/Heart Attack
- Years of service: 28
- Age: 71
Circumstances
On July 7, 2026, Fire Safety Chief Dan Hernandez Jr. responded to a brush fire. While at the scene of the fire, Fire Safety Chief Hernandez suffered a cardiovascular event. He was transported to a regional medical center where he was stabilized. He was then transferred to another hospital where, despite all efforts, he passed away on July 11, 2026.
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.