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    Lewisville Fire Department Mourns Firefighter Michael Swope Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident

    The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the death of one of its own after firefighter and paramedic Michael Swope was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle accident. Department officials confirmed his passing in a statement shared on social media, noting that the circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately clear. Swope, a field training officer, had served the Lewisville Fire Department for nearly seven years. During that time, colleagues say he earned a reputation as a steady leader and compassionate caregiver—both on emergency calls and inside the firehouse. “He was a pillar of professionalism and a kind soul to all…