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Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Killeen Fire Captain killed in crash after welcoming his 5th child
The Brief Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III killed in Mother's Day crash Captain Taylor had left an Austin hospital after welcoming his 5th child. Taylor had been with Killeen Fire Department since 2014 KILLEEN, Texas - Killeen Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III was killed in a crash on Mother's Day. The backstory Captain Taylor had just left an Austin hospital after welcoming his fifth child and was on his way to pick up his other children when the crash happened. Officials say Taylor's vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle that was reportedly speeding. An Austin Police Department unit was nearby when the crash happened and was able to render aid until emergency services arrived, but Captain Taylor died at the scene. What they're saying The City of Killeen released a statement on social media calling Taylor a "highly respected and decorated of our Fire Department, serving since 2014 and most recently assigned to the Training Division." "Captain Taylor was known for his dedication, leadership, and countless deployments with Texas A&M Task Force 1 and TIFMAS. He will be remembered not only for his service, but for the impact he made on those around him." What's next The driver of the vehicle that hit Taylor's vehicle was taken to jail. No word on what charges the driver will face. The City of Killeen says updates on services for Taylor and ways to support Taylor's family will be shared soon. The Source Information from the City of Killeen.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Killeen firefighters return home from California
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Three Killeen Fire personnel are returning to Killeen following a two-week deployment to Los Angeles County, where they assisted crews with wildfire coverage causing 200,000 people to be placed on evacuation orders. The city says Killeen Firefighters Jason Wuest, Marcus Stillwell and Chris Poston are due to arrive back in Killeen at 5p.m. Monday. They will return to the Central Fire Station, located at 201 South 28th Street. The Killeen FD team deployed to LA to staff a fire engine as a part of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. This is a part of a national mutual aid system connected with the Texas Division of Emergency Management agency. At least four major wildfires began to burn across Los Angeles County on January 7. At least 28 people did not survive. Each fire is at least 90 percent contained, but covered nearly 50,000 acres. At least 20,000 structures have been destroyed. For more information on the Killeen Fire department, you can visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
