<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Pbogv_1H58wRdH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Pbogv_1H58wRdH00" width="976" height="549" ><figcaption>annette shaff - stock.adobe.com</figcaption></figure>Two South Hunt County firefighters injured in a crash involving their fire engine Friday evening have been released from the hospital and are recovering at home, according to the department's fire chief.South Hunt County Fire Rescue Chief Ryan Biggers provided the update in a statement to the community via Facebook, saying the department will continue supporting the firefighters and their families throughout their recovery.The firefighters were injured around 6:30 p.m. Friday when their rescue engine crashed near Spur 264 and Highway 276 in Quinlan while responding to a sperate vehicle accident.The crash involved only the fire department's vehicle, and no members of the public were injured, according to the department. Both firefighters were transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.Tawakoni South Fire Department assumed command of the original accident scene, and those involved received care without delay. South Hunt County Fire Rescue said emergency coverage in its district was not interrupted by the crash.In his statement, Biggers addressed the dangers firefighters face while traveling to emergency calls, noting that vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of firefighter deaths nationwide."When most people think about what makes firefighting dangerous, they picture fires. The drive to the call is right up there with it," Biggers said.According to statistics cited by Biggers, fire department vehicles were involved in an estimated 19,225 collisions while responding to or returning from incidents nationwide in 2023, resulting in approximately 1,450 firefighter injuries.Biggers also emphasized the training required for the department's volunteer firefighters who operate emergency vehicles. He said drivers must hold the appropriate Texas driver's license, complete Emergency Vehicle Driver Training, pass hands-on skills evaluations and log supervised driving time before being cleared to respond to emergencies."Good training and careful drivers can cut down this risk a lot, but they can't make it go away," Biggers said.Biggers noted that the department relies on volunteers who balance firefighting responsibilities with full-time jobs and family commitments.The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash, and Biggers said the department is fully cooperating with investigators."Whatever we learn from it, we'll put to use," Biggers said. "We will keep expanding and strengthening our training with every resource available to our volunteers."Biggers also thanked community members and neighboring emergency response agencies for their support following the crash."Keeping you safe, and getting our firefighters home safe, is the reason we train the way we do," Biggers said.</div></body>

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Two South Hunt County firefighters injured in a crash involving their fire engine Friday evening have been released from the hospital and are recovering at home, according to the department's fire chief. South Hunt County Fire Rescue Chief Ryan Biggers provided the update in a statement to the community via...

2 Hunt County firefighters released from hospital after fire engine crash in Quinlan

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2 Hunt County firefighters released from hospital after fire engine crash in Quinlan

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