Community Prepares to Welcome Injured Firefighter Home

LINDALE � The Lindale community is preparing to welcome injured firefighter Joe Yeakley home Wednesday afternoon. Yeakley suffered serious injuries battling a structure fire in January. Following the fire, Yeakley was taken to Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He was later moved to a rehab center. KETK reports Yeakley is expected to be back around 4:30 p.m. A Lindale VFD spokesperson said Lindale Engine 1 will take Yeakley to his home. A procession will lead him north on Highway 69, starting at Interstate 20 and ending taking a left on to Highway 16, in downtown Lindale.

The public is asked to come out to show support by safely lining the accessible surrounding areas with signs. Officials request that you keep in mind safety first, and only stage in parking lots or areas clear of traffic. The Lindale Volunteer Fire Department also wishes to thank the community for all the support that has been shown to Yeakley, his family, and the LVFD.