A Houston firefighter who served the city since 2003 has died after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays. Captain Rios, who achieved the rank of Captain in 2017, was most recently assigned to Station 104/D-shift in Kingwood. A vigil was held in his honor, and funeral arrangements are pending.
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A vigil was held for Captain Rios Wednesday evening at HCA Kingwood hospital, where more than 100 firefighters and civilians came together to honor Rios’s life. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Firefighter Support Network will assist the Rios family in the coming days.“The City of Houston mourns the loss of Capt. Rios, a courageous firefighter and committed public servant. His dedication to the Houston Fire Department will always be remembered,” said Mayor John Whitmire.
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