McAllen Fire Department Unveils New Firefighter Statue

A new art sculpture was unveiled Friday at McAllen Central Fire Station. The 1,000 pound copper and bronze statue depicts the scene of a McAllen fireman kneeling on one knee after having rescued two little girls.

McAllen Fire Chief Roy Rubio said the statue, which sits on a concrete base near the main entrance, will serve to honor all firefighters, past and present.

Local artist Douglas Clark created the statue.

In addition to creating the firefighter statue, Clark has worked on a host of other projects at the Veterans War Memorial, McAllen Memorial High School and Quinta Mazatlan.

The statue was made in the likeness of current firefighter Javier Salinas and two girls from McAllen.