Fort Worth fire captain dies at the age of 50

Published August 15, 2025 1:58 PM CDT

Captain Daniel Cearley (Fort Worth FD)

The Fort Worth Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.

What we know:

Captain Daniel Cearley passed away at the age of 50.

The department announced the heartbreaking news through a social media post on Thursday.

Cearley worked with the department for nearly three decades.

A memorial service is being planned to honor him.

What we don't know:

The details surrounding Captain Cearley’s death have not been released.

The Source: The information in this story comes from a Fort Worth Fire Department social media post.

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