Beeville Fire Department

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Connie Flores for selling the most tickets for our Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner!

06/17/2026

The Beeville Fire Department would like to congratulate Richard Diaz on becoming a full-time member of our department.

06/17/2026

The Beeville Fire Department would like to congratulate Tyra Thompson on being selected as the 1st Quarter Firefighter of the Quarter and Louie Vasquez on being selected as the 2nd Quarter Firefighter of the Quarter.

06/16/2026

We would like to take the time to acknowledge Firefighters Jaime Hernandez Jr. and Jaime Hernandez Sr. father and son duo on a job well done yesterday. They were close by the Big Country East store when a call came out for a male having a heart attack and not breathing. They began CPR and were able to successfully resuscitate the patient. Even though our department is not an EMS department, some of our personnel are EMTs and we do provide first aid and CPR training to our firefighters. Training paid off today. Well done guys!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Odessa Fire Rescue Mourns the Loss of Firefighter Isai Huerta

ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire Rescue is mourning the tragic loss of one of its own following a structure fire on Sunday evening.

At 4:59 p.m., Odessa Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential trailer fire in the 1900 block of South Westcliff Road. While firefighters were operating on scene, conditions deteriorated rapidly, resulting in injuries to three firefighters.

All three firefighters were transported to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Tragically, one firefighter succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The fallen firefighter has been identified as 29-year-old Lieutenant Isai Huerta, who faithfully served the citizens of Odessa as a member of Odessa Fire Rescue for the past nine years. His next of kin has been notified.

"Isai was a huge part of our organization, a true firefighter," said Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason Cotton. "He was always happy, always willing to help, and he truly enjoyed the job. Our department is in need of prayer, guidance, and grace as we navigate moving forward. We grieve alongside Isai's family and ask our community to keep them and our firefighters in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time."

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick added, "Tonight, Odessa has lost a hero. Firefighter Isai Huerta dedicated his life to protecting others, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. On behalf of the City of Odessa, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, his brothers and sisters in the fire service, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We ask our community to join us in keeping them in our prayers as we mourn this heartbreaking loss."

The two other firefighters injured during the incident did not sustain life-threatening injuries and are receiving care and support.

The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is leading the investigation. Representatives from the International Association of Fire Fighters are also expected to arrive in Odessa tonight to provide additional support.

Odessa Fire Rescue has already begun debriefing personnel and is ensuring first responders have access to all available emotional, mental health, and peer-support resources.

Odessa Fire Rescue will hold a press conference tomorrow to answer questions and provide an update on the investigation.

06/10/2026

Great Job Officer Barron.