Lubbock Fire Rescue Captain Jake McCain has numerous roles in department along with extensive community service

Department: Lubbock Fire Rescue

Name: Jake McCain

Rank: Captain

How long with department: 14 years

Roles: Captain in Training Division training up and coming firefighters. Leads the Incident Command System committee to develop a new ICS model for LFR operations. Served on the Lubbock Fire Rescue Direct Action Response Team (DART). Heads Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association media team. Instructor with Wolfforth Fire Academy.

How do you deal with stressful situations? Serves on Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management teams. Advocates for firefighter mental health with the Lubbock Firefighters Charitable Foundation.

Honors/highlights: Recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Leadership Award.

Community involvement beyond work: Volunteers for United Way & Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Participates in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Stair Climb in Seattle, Washington, the largest stair climb in the world.

Lubbock Fire Rescue Captain Jake McCain has numerous roles in department along with extensive community service

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