The City of Austin said a hearing is coming up in July to discuss the amount of money the family of Travis Maher will continue to receive, if any.
was a 23-year-old veteran of the Austin Fire Department and a long-standing member of Texas A&M Task Force One.During the aftermath of 9/11, Maher was one of ten firefighters sent from Austin to search for victims. He fought fires, but eventually fought stomach cancer, likely a result of 9/11.
"We have the hazards of immediate dangers, but also the long-term hazards. Travis, while there are many factors, there's no doubt that the occupational hazards that come with firefighting and disaster response was a part of it," Austin Fire Department Assistant Chief Brandon Wade said.Travis Maher was with the department for 23 years and responded to disasters across the country, including 9/11.
"Any time somebody dies in the line of duty death, the city of Austin needs to be able to provide as much benefit as they are legally able to do," City Council woman Mackenzie Kelly said.The City of Austin said the family of Maher is receiving benefits. "I was told that by our HR department, his family is currently receiving a line of duty death benefit from the 9-11 fund, currently the city is paying out the death benefit," Council member Kelly said."It will be determined what, if any amount they received from the city in addition to that 9/11 survivor benefit," Council member Kelly said.
Council woman Kelly said she’ll be advocating on behalf of the family to ensure they continue to receive benefits.that I have read and agree
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin ArtistsNew music picks from shouserrr, rodgator666, blkodyssy, and Cloud Companion.
Read more »
Austin weather: More scattered storms MondayDon't put away the rain gear just yet. Zack Shields is tracking rain and storms across Central Texas and has details about what to expect.
Read more »
At 66, Denise Austin Looks So Toned in a Red Swimsuit and Fans Are Losing ItWe have all the details on her top tips (and exercise!) for looking and feeling her best.
Read more »
Travis Scott ‘Isn’t Thrilled’ About Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet DatingThe mother of his son dating another man.
Read more »
Kourtney Kardashian Honors Travis' Assistant Who Died in 2008 CrashKourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker honored his late assistant, who died in the tragic 2008 plane crash Travis was on.
Read more »
Pentagon chief Austin discusses upgrading ties with India to counter ChinaU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday discussed upgrading partnership with India, a major arms buyer, and set a roadmap for cooperation for the next five years as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and increased belligerence, officials said.
Read more »