06/23/2025
It is with deep sadness, that after two days of search efforts using every possible resource, the body of Dallas Fire-Rescue member, Juan Omar Chaidez, has been recovered from Lavon Lake. Chaidez’s body surfaced this morning just before 7 a.m. near Bratonia Park, where the search had taken place.
Officer Chaidez was a valued member of the department, and selflessly served the residents of the City of Dallas - City Hall for over 6 years. Chaidez’ crew was able to pay their respects by escorting his body to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office. The department is currently focusing its attention on Officer Chaidez’ family, and well as the DFR family, through the provision of any and all resources available to help process this tragedy.
DFR would like to extend its profound thanks to the multiple agencies who worked tirelessly alongside us to help find Officer Chaidez, including Wylie Fire Rescue, Lucas Fire Department, Princeton Fire Department, Texas, Collin County Sheriff's Office McKinney, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife and the office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters , and Texas Department of Public Safety .Each entity went above and beyond during the search, and we are deeply grateful for their support.
Please keep us in your thoughts.
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