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USFA: Texas Line Of Duty Death
U.S. Fire Administration
The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Captain Thomas Araguz III, 30, of the Wharton Fire Department on July 3, 2010.
Captain Araguz was killed when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions inside of a 25,000 square feet 250-foot-long processing building at a poultry farm. A contributing factor fueling the fire was large fans used to keep the animals cool. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by state and local authorities.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation, 07/10/2010 from 1300-180hrs at the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 E. Boling HWY, Wharton, TX. The funeral will take place 07/11/2010 at 1400hrs, Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton, Wharton, TX. Public parking will be at the Wharton High School, 800 E. Ahldag. Buses will transport those attending beginning at 1230hrs and immediately after the funeral. Graveside services will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Park, 3511 E. Alabama RD (CR 166), Wharton, TX.
For those who would like to pay tribute to Captain Thomas Araguz III, the funeral procession will follow from Wharton Civic Center, south on Fulton ST, west on Boling HWY, south on North Richmond RD, east on Alabama ST, passing the Wharton Fire Station, then north on Alabama RD, ending at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Public needing more information may call (979) 532-4811 x400.
Fire Department personnel needing more information, call (281) 802-4561.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
An account has been established for Captain Thomas Araguz III at The First State Bank of Louise, 505 E. Boling HWY, Wharton, TX ((979) 532-0404). Please make checks payable to The Thomas Araguz III Memorial Fund.
Tribute is being paid to Captain Thomas Araguz III at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 38 from incidents that occurred in 2010 and 2 from previous year incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....
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The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Captain Thomas Araguz III, 30, of the Wharton Fire Department on July 3, 2010.
Captain Araguz was killed when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions inside of a 25,000 square feet 250-foot-long processing building at a poultry farm. A contributing factor fueling the fire was large fans used to keep the animals cool. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by state and local authorities.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation, 07/10/2010 from 1300-180hrs at the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 E. Boling HWY, Wharton, TX. The funeral will take place 07/11/2010 at 1400hrs, Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. Fulton, Wharton, TX. Public parking will be at the Wharton High School, 800 E. Ahldag. Buses will transport those attending beginning at 1230hrs and immediately after the funeral. Graveside services will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Park, 3511 E. Alabama RD (CR 166), Wharton, TX.
For those who would like to pay tribute to Captain Thomas Araguz III, the funeral procession will follow from Wharton Civic Center, south on Fulton ST, west on Boling HWY, south on North Richmond RD, east on Alabama ST, passing the Wharton Fire Station, then north on Alabama RD, ending at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Public needing more information may call (979) 532-4811 x400.
Fire Department personnel needing more information, call (281) 802-4561.
Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
An account has been established for Captain Thomas Araguz III at The First State Bank of Louise, 505 E. Boling HWY, Wharton, TX ((979) 532-0404). Please make checks payable to The Thomas Araguz III Memorial Fund.
Tribute is being paid to Captain Thomas Araguz III at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/
To date, 40 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2010; 38 from incidents that occurred in 2010 and 2 from previous year incidents. Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats....
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Permalink Reply by Dennis Hiscock on
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on behalf of Traffic Services Kippens Fire/Rescue we send our thoughts and prayers to our fallen brother
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Conner on
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Captain Thomas Araguz III was a dear friend. We were partners in athe fire academy and as a class of only 11 graduating members I'm sure you can imagine how close of a family we all became. Thomas was the true definition of a HERO, he always put everyone else before himself and truly loved the fire service. He will be greatly missed. RIP Thomas and relax in Heaven, we will continue your work down here brother......
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