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Odessa Fire Rescue honors fallen, celebrates cadets at ceremony
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points A video of the ceremony is available, which also features an interview with Fire Chief Jason Cotton. Odessa Fire Rescue recently held a ceremony to recognize its cadets and pay tribute to fallen firefighters.
Odessa Fire Rescue recently held a ceremony to recognize its cadets and pay tribute to fallen firefighters. The event, a pinning ceremony, took place on a Friday morning.
Further details about the ceremony can be found through news outlets. A video of the ceremony is available, which also features an interview with Fire Chief Jason Cotton.
For those interested in learning more about the ceremony and the fire department's efforts to honor its fallen members, additional information can be found through the original news report.
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Category: safety Published: July 10, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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