Fort Worth Paramedic Fired After Sexual Assault Accusations

Luke Dickens terminated from fire department following alleged incident during home visit

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A Fort Worth Fire Department paramedic named Luke Dickens was terminated from his job last week following accusations that he sexually assaulted a patient during a home visit in Saginaw, Texas last year. Dickens turned himself in to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office on Feb. 6 and is facing aggravated sexual assault charges.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of emergency medical personnel, who are entrusted with the care and safety of vulnerable patients. It also raises concerns about the potential for abuse of power by those in positions of authority within the healthcare system.

The details

According to officials, the sexual assault was reported to the Fort Worth Police Department on Dec. 30 and occurred during a scheduled home health care visit in the 500 block of Ridgecrest Drive in Saginaw. Saginaw police learned about the incident on Jan. 13 and issued an arrest warrant for Dickens, who was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Fort Worth Fire Department then launched an internal investigation, which led to Dickens' termination on Feb. 10 for violating the conditions of his probationary employee status.

  • The sexual assault was reported to the Fort Worth Police Department on Dec. 30, 2025.
  • Saginaw police learned about the incident on Jan. 13, 2026.
  • Dickens turned himself in to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office on Feb. 6, 2026.
  • Dickens was terminated from the Fort Worth Fire Department on Feb. 10, 2026.

The players

Luke Dickens

A Fort Worth Fire Department paramedic who was terminated from his job following accusations that he sexually assaulted a patient during a home visit in Saginaw, Texas.

Fort Worth Fire Department

The fire department that employed Dickens and terminated him after an internal investigation into the sexual assault allegations.

Saginaw Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the sexual assault allegations against Dickens and issued an arrest warrant for him.

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that Dickens turned himself in to on Feb. 6, 2026 in relation to the sexual assault charges.

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What they’re saying

“We must take all allegations of sexual assault seriously and ensure that those entrusted with the care of our community are held to the highest standards of conduct.”

— Chief Jonathan Smith, Fort Worth Fire Department

What’s next

Dickens is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face the aggravated sexual assault charges. The Fort Worth Fire Department has stated that it will cooperate fully with the ongoing criminal investigation.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for rigorous background checks, ongoing monitoring, and strict accountability measures for all emergency medical personnel to protect vulnerable patients and maintain public trust in the healthcare system.