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In the Line of Duty
Michael Eugene Phillips, 66 - Marble Falls, Texas
7/5/2025
Michael Eugene Phillips Chief Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department Marble Falls, Texas Age: 66 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 30 Date of incident: July 5, 2025 Date of death: July 5, 2025 Chief Michael Phillips went missing while responding to a call for service on July 5, 2025, during severe storms and flooding that impacted central Texas. The emergency vehicle Chief Phillips was driving was swept off the roadway by floodwaters. The vehicle was later discovered, but Chief Phillips was not located with it. After days of searching, the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department announced the end of watch for Chief Phillips on July 15, 2025.