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Danny Dean Watkins

Chief

Chief Watkins was exposed to COVID-19 during on-duty activities.  He became ill and his health worsened.  He died on Jan. 12, 2021, as a result of COVID-19 complications.

photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Danny Dean Watkins was included in the USFA’s annual report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States.

Department information

San Benito Fire Department
1201 S Sam Houston Blvd
San Benito, Texas 78586

Chief: Acting Chief Romeo Mancillas, Jr.

Age: 67
Rank: Chief
Classification: Career
Incident date: December 14, 2020
Date of death: January 12, 2021
Cause of fatal injury: Exposure
Nature of fatal injury: Covid-19
Activity type: In-Station Duties
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty
Fixed property use: Store/Office

Last updated: July 07, 2022