The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department is in mourning, following the news of the off-duty passing of one of their own. Driver-Engineer Jimmy Small, who dutifully served the department for over seven years, was remembered in a recent social media post by the department.
On their official Facebook page, Dallas Fire-Rescue shared their heartbreak with the community, stating, "It is with heavy hearts that @dallasfirerescue reports the off-duty passing of our Brother, Driver-Engineer, Jimmy Small." The department expressed how vital Small had been to their operations, and his imprint on the department and city will be long remembered.
The post extended condolences to Small's family and called on the community to hold them, and the members of Dallas Fire-Rescue, in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. The message ended with a poignant hashtag, #RestInPeace brother, signifying the deep loss felt by Small's fellow firefighters and colleagues.
Expressions of support and solidarity also poured in from various firefighter associations across the city, like @dallas_bffa, @dallasbomberos, @dffa_local58, @dffaauxiliary, and @dfr_recruiting, all reaffirming the brotherhood that exists within the fire service. These groups, along with @dfr_inthecommunity and @dallasfirestation52s, sent prayers and love to Small’s family and their brothers and sisters at Dallas Fire-Rescue. The collective grief shared by these organizations underscores the impact Small's years of service had on those he worked with and the community he served.
