Captain Jake McCain: Shaping Firefighting Future


Author: The Daily News Now! March 10, 2026 Duration: 1:22
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Captain Jake McCain: Shaping Firefighting Future

Captain Jake McCain, a 14-year veteran of Lubbock Fire Rescue, wears multiple hats: training division captain, Incident Command System committee leader, media team head, Direct Action Response Team member, Wolfforth Fire Academy instructor, peer support team member, and critical incident stress management team leader. He champions mental health resources through the Lubbock Firefighters Charitable Foundation. Recently honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award, McCain also volunteers with United Way and Court Appointed Special Advocates, and participates in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Stair Climb in Seattle.

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