Humble Police Association raises money for injured Police Dispatcher and Volunteer Firefighter.

"The purpose of the benefit is to help raise money for Krause and his family. He is a community-oriented person and we are asking the community to come out and participate in this event," said Mark Mullins with the Humble Fire Department.

The benefit will consist of barbecue plates for a $ 7 donation, a bake sale to sell cakes, cookies, brownies, pies and more. There will also be a silent auction and a bouncer for the children in the community.

"Josh was injured while providing a service in the community and we are just asking people to come out and support one of their own for the work that he does for them. The money raised will go to help him and his family through this terrible time while he is out of work," said Rayne Herzog with the Humble Police Department. Medical bills for Krause's injuries are being covered by the Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department's workman's comp program but the money raised at the benefit will help him stay current on his family's medical bills.

During host testing in the parking lot at Atascocita High School, Krause climbed on top of a fire engine to turn off a water valve. He lost his footing and fell off the truck.

"When he landed he had a severe concussion and fractured his left wrist, various bones in his left hand and tore seven ligaments in his right hand," Mullins said.

Krause was Life Flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he spent two weeks going through surgery and rehabilitation.

"I had surgery on my left wrist and there is a possibility that I will have surgery on my other hand. I have little movement in my left hand and am currently doing therapy on my right hand," Krause said.

Krause has been a volunteer fireman for Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department since 1991 and has been a dispatcher for Humble Police Department for five years. He is married to Marcia and they are the parents of two children.

"The city of Humble has been extremely supportive of me and my family during this time. I couldn't say enough good things about them for what they have done for us," he said.

Preordered barbecue plates will be accepted until July 12.

For more information, to donate items for the silent auction and raffle, or to preorder plates, contact the Humble Police Association at 281-319-9788 or e-mail HumblePoliceAssoc@HumblePolice.com

As written by the Humble Observer