By Bill Carey
SA国际传媒
SAN ANTONIO, Texas 鈥� The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is raising concerns over the presence of Tren de Aragua gang members, particularly for first responders, during a multi-agency raid on an apartment complex.
San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President Joe Jones advised first responders to 鈥渒eep your heads on a swivel and watch your six,鈥� urging vigilance, n reported.
The firefighters union noted department leaders urged caution as the gang鈥檚 presence grows. Jones expressed concern that gang members might mistake firefighter and paramedic uniforms for police, putting first responders at risk.
Jones avoided details to protect police operations but mentioned concerns to about specific apartments north of the Migrant Resource Center, an area served by Fire Stations 17 and 31.
KSAT contacted city, police and fire department spokespeople about Tren de Aragua鈥檚 activity and the city鈥檚 response. The San Antonio Police Department issued a statement that did not mention the gang or specific activities.
鈥淪uspected and known gang activity in the San Antonio area is being addressed by SAPD. Coordination with the SAFD is part of our daily operations. SAPD is and will continue to take necessary action to ensure the public鈥檚 safety as well as the safety of our first responders. We work closely with local, state and federal agencies to identify threats and develop strategic operations which are aimed at reducing gang influence and protecting residents of our city. Public safety is our top priority.鈥�
