IÂ’ve been following this story, but have been remiss in not posting about it.

A Houston firefighter who suffered serious injuries while fighting a Jan. 21 house fire took a turn for the worse this week, his wife said through a union Internet site.

"The doctors were thinking he was looking great over the weekend but he has taken a turn for the worse," said Irene Everette, wife of Brandon Everette, who is at Memorial Hermann Hospital. "We were told by the doctors to remain optimistic but there is no guarantee."

The message from Irene Everette was posted Tuesday on the Web site of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 341 Web site.

Everette and two other men were fighting a mid-day blaze at a home on Gnarled Chestnut Court near Vermont Green Trail when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on them and dislodged Everette's protective air mask.

Everette, a 5-year department veteran, has been listed in critical condition since his lungs were damaged.

This week, his wife asked people to pray for improvement.

And the Everettes are definitely in my prayers, and I hope all of you will join in on that, according to your beliefs and traditions.

The full post from Irene Everette is here.

And if you are able to help the family in a more tangible way, donations can be made to the Brandon Everette benefit account No. 232359 at shared branch credit unions, including Chocolate Bayou Community FCU; Transtar FCU; Chevron FCU; American Airlines FCU; Amoco FCU; Texas CU Service Centers; JSC FCU; Coastal Community FCU; Greater Texas FCU; First Community CU and others. For information, contact the association at 713-223-9166.

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