Senior Captain Edward Escamilla was discharged from Memorial Hermann's Dunn Burn Unit after being injured during an apartment fire on Jarmese Street on January 7. Escamilla, along with firefighters Darren Jones and Jonathan Guzman, became trapped and called a Mayday. They were rescued after helping save lives, as reported by Click2Houston.
A fire started around 5:30 a.m. at a complex near Sunnyside, destroying two units and prompting an evacuation. Firefighters broke down doors to rescue residents. Escamilla's discharge marks his recovery, reflecting the efforts of the Houston Fire Department, as stated by Click2Houston.
According to the Houston Fire Department on their X account, Senior Captain Escamilla rang the ceremonial bell at the Dunn Burn Unit, marking the end of his treatment and the beginning of his recovery. He was greeted by fellow firefighters as he passed through the Wall of Honor.
HE’S GOING HOME! Senior Captain Escamilla rings the bell to celebrate his discharge from the Dunn Burn Unit at @memorialhermann. He is the final firefighter to be released following the flashover at the apartment fire on Jarmese in January. pic.twitter.com/eZ5sq6FWvF
— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) February 8, 2025
