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Houston’s Bravest: A Community's Call to Action
In a city as vibrant and resilient as Houston, heroes often emerge not from myths but from the frontline—firefighters whose courage illuminates even the darkest nights. Such valor was on full display on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, when Senior Captain Edward Escamilla, Firefighter Jonathan Guzman, and Firefighter Darren Jones risked everything battling a raging apartment fire. Their mission to save lives came at a steep cost, leaving them hospitalized with severe burns. Today, Houston is called to action, answering a collective plea to support its bravest.
