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GRAVETTE, Ark. — Tylor Shambles, a volunteer firefighter at the Gravette Fire Department and the manager of Bentonville Animal Services is described by colleagues as hard working, dedicated, and a man of service. As of Jan. 31, he’s fighting for his life in the hospital after an off-duty crash.
“He’s in critical condition. He is in the ICU on a ventilator. So very, very trying times right now, and he’s absolutely fighting for his life,” Gravette Fire Chief Travis Harp said.
In an interview with 5NEWS, Harp expressed how helpful and selfless Tylor is.
“He really likes to do this. He says it gives him a sense of pride to give back to people in their time of need,” Harp explained.
Not only does he answer the call for people in an emergency, but animals too.
“We often teased him about being Paw Patrol. But it’s a funny turn out that he’s actually been extremely helpful on animal related calls, even if it’s a cat stuck in the tree or more severe related calls that involve animals,” Harp said.
“He goes to the farmer’s market with animals, he’ll be at First Fridays in Bentonville. He can be seen at the dog parks, interacting with people. He has been a tireless advocate for animals,” Tylor’s animal services colleague Shannon Gabbard said.
According to those close to him, Tylor devotes most of his time to giving back to the community and his family. He was doing exactly that when the unexpected happen.
“The last call that he ran was actually another car wreck,” Harp said. “So, he was just helping somebody and then found himself in that same situation.”
“We’ve prayed for Tylor, prayed for his quick recoveries, full recovery, and that’s what all of us are hoping and wishing for,” Gabbard added.
In light of the news, his community quickly organized. The Gravette Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary is hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to around noon. All of the proceeds will go to Tylor and his family.
You can also donate to the Women’s Auxiliary online payment methods.
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