Chaplain Elaine Maddox has been involved in caring for the firefighters, retirees and their families with Dallas Fire-Rescue since 1981. She first got involved with the fire department after two firefighters died in the line of duty on Aug. 21, 1981.
Chaplain Maddox has been a uniformed member of Dallas Fire-Rescue since 2007. In 2010, she accepted the calling as Chaplain. As Chaplain she offers care, comfort, and guidance to the over 2,000 members of the department.
Chaplain Maddox has received numerous awards throughout her career both from Dallas Fire-Rescue and State and International Organizations.