Date: May 31, 2013, 7:36:11 PM CDT
Subject: Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Notification
The Houston Fire Department is saddened and deeply regrets to list the following members who gave the ultimate sacrifice from a fire in Southwest Houston this afternoon:
• Captain EMT Matthew Renaud (35) of Station 51. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 51, has served out of stations 39, 83, 73, 37, 60 and 35.
• Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan (24) of Station 68. She graduated from Houston Fire Department Academy this past April and was assigned to Station 68.
• Firefighter EMT Robert Garner (29) of Station 68. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2010 and has served out of Fire Station 68 since.
• Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee (41) of Station 51. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in August of 2001 and in addition to Station 51, has served out of stations 37, 40, 10 and 48.
There were also 5 firefighters initially transported to the hospital for injuries ranging from heat exhaustion to critical injuries.
• Captain William Dowling of Engine 68 is listed in critical condition.
The other firefighters are:
• Engineer Operator Anthony Livesay on Rescue 42;
• Firefighter EMT Robert Yarbrough on Rescue 42;
• Firefighter EMT Foster Santos on Rescue 11;
• Engineer Operator/Paramedic Marcus Hernandez on Medic 3;
• Captain William Dowling on Engine 68.
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with not only those friends and family of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice today but also those who were injured and all members of our department.
We appreciate your patience. We wanted to make sure all family members were notified of their loved-ones passing and injuries prior to informing our members.