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20 years later. We will never forget all the first responders who sacrificed everything that day. photo credit to Lubbock Fire Rescue Lt. Kevin Goldston and his daughter

Lubbock Fire Rescue would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Labor Day.

@iamjohnoliver @LastWeekTonight you guys should do a show on the biggest threat facing firefighters today. It isn’t fire. It’s cancer. youtu.be/IyM8KLwJOnY

@HTXFire Your brothers in Lubbock praying for a speedy recovery.

We are asking everyone to please pray for Captain Leroy Lucio who is in ICU fighting for his life right now.

@FCSNnational we recently had a member defeat occupational cancer. Checkout his story here: youtu.be/IyM8KLwJOnY

@denisleary @LearyFF any chance we can get the guys of 62 Truck to spread the word about cancer in the fire service? youtu.be/IyM8KLwJOnY

This video follows one of our members through his cancer diagnosis and recovery, and the kinds of changes we instituted going forward. Whisper Through the Keyhole youtu.be/IyM8KLwJOnY via @YouTube

Come see us today @SouthPlainsMall. We are selling tribute shirts to benefit the Lt Hill, Firefighter Dawson, and Officer Reyna families. Proceeds go straight to the families. @KLBKNews @KCBD11

Please review the following statement for information on services for Lt. Eric Hill and Police Officer Reyna.

This is the OFFICIAL APPROVED shirt from LFR, LPD, LPPA, and LPFFA. The shirts will be $15 each and 100% of ALL SALES will go towards the LT Hill, FF Dawson, and Officer Reyna families. We will offer all youth sizes and adult sizes small to 2XL. Details will follow.

Update on FF Matt Dawson: Overall Matt is doing better than expected. He has been able to respond to his wife. Today has been a rest day. The MRI results have been better than expected. He has had a positive response to the neurological checks (wiggling his fingers and toes).

@BenBobzien @nhcpffa @pffpnc4th @LubbockPolice Thank you

@ToddJLeDuc @LubbockFire @LubbockPolice @IAFC_SHS @IAFC Much appreciated Chief

Thoughts and prayers to our @LubbockFire @LFirefighters and @LubbockPolice brothers & sisters and families. @IAFC_SHS @IAFC

Official statement from LPFFA972. This morning LFR LT Eric Hill, FF Matt Dawson and LPD Officer Nicholas Reyna were struck by a vehicle while working an accident on I 27. LT Hill and Officer Reyna are deceased and FF Dawson is in critical condition. More info to follow

Kickoff for the 2019 Fill The Boot happening NOW! 50th and Indiana!! @KLBKNews @fox34 @LubbockISDTV @KAMCNews

Participants registering for our Coats for Kids golf tournament. This tournament helps us raise money to give deserving children coats for the winter. #LBKfirefighters @fox34 @KLBKNews @KCBD11 @KAMCNews @lubbockonline @LubbockISD

🚨 Your help is needed 🚨During the 4th of July fundraiser, online donations from individual donors will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000! Please help us raise money to put coats on local children this winter. End July 4th so please don’t delay give.operationwarm.org/campaign/lubbo…

Thank you @Burrows4TX for all you do for Firefighters. Your commitment to our health and safety is recognized. Congratulations on earning TSAFF Legislator of the Year. #TSAFF2019

Today we learned that one of our own unexpectedly passed away. Lieutenant Kurt Kitten was a 19 year veteran of Lubbock Fire Rescue. He served his family, crew and city with unwavering loyalty. He will be sorely missed by all of us. Thank you for your service Lt.

Thank you to all the bi-partisan work to pass this bill including the @IAFFNewsDesk, @sandymcgheeiaff, and @TSAFFNews

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Abbott signs SB 2551 into law. This bill relates to the liability of certain political subdivisions for certain workers' compensation claims. Firefighters will get the coverage & medical treatment they need to recover from an illness/injury under this bill