Firefighter Found Dead Near His Home

ANGELINA COUNTY — A Huntington Volunteer firefighter died battling a blaze in a wooded area behind his home Thursday afternoon off Billy Clark Road in Huntington. David Goins, 47, was found dead by a Texas Forest Service spotter plane out investigating smoke in the area. The forest service then contacted the Angelina County Sheriff�s Office.

Goins started his career with the city of Lufkin, and had been a volunteer with Huntington since 1988, holding the titles of lieutenant, captain and lastly, assistant chief, Huntington Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry LaSalle said.

Goins leaves behind three sons and a multitude of family and friends, Clark said. Angelina County Sheriff Kent Henson said an autopsy has been ordered.