Nicolette Perdomo

My heart breaks for the Dawson family. I was on scene shortly after the terrible crash almost four years ago and I’ve watched Matt’s journey for years feeling so much hope. This is so tragic to hear. Keep his family in your prayers 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹

It is with deepest regret and sorrow that Lubbock Fire shares the passing of Firefighter Matt Dawson who tragically passed away earlier this afternoon.

Firefighter Dawson began his career with the Lubbock Fire Rescue in June of 2014. Matt was known by many in the department for having a drive and passion for teaching and helping others. On January 11th, 2020 Firefighter Matt Dawson was critically injured while working a vehicle accident on Interstate 27. This vehicle accident took the lives of Lubbock Fire Rescue Lieutenant Eric Hill & Lubbock Police Department Officer Nicholas Reyna. Firefighter Dawson fought for over 4 years facing long-term injuries and disabilities derived from the accident.

After a long and courageous fight, Firefighter Dawson tragically passed away this afternoon at his family residence.

Fire Chief Shaun Fogerson made the following statement:

“Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Lubbock community are heartbroken at the sudden and unexpected loss of our friend and brother, Matt Dawson. Matt was an amazing man and firefighter who displayed the true meaning of service above self. Since his accident in 2020, the Dawson family has spent every moment fighting to recover from his injuries and advocating for first responders injured in the line of duty. His bright smile and unbeatable spirit will be missed by all that knew and had the good fortune to work with him. We will never know the number of lives that Firefighter Dawson touched both in and out of the department, but we do know that his legacy, courage, and bravery will live on forever.”

Please keep the Dawson & Lubbock Fire Rescue family in your thoughts and prayers.

Service arrangements are pending at this time and will be shared at a later date. All questions and inquiries of the department and family, should be directed through the LFR Public Information Officer.

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