Tag Archives: Mesa Fire

Amanda Piña, Mesa Fire Connector Program

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Name: Amanda Piña Volunteer program: Connectors When did you begin volunteering? 2009 Why did you choose to volunteer? I chose to volunteer because I love to volunteer and give a helping hand. I started volunteering in Jr. High and pursued the … Continue reading →

Trevyn Crosser, Mesa Fire Connector Program

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Trevyn Crosser, Mesa Fire Department Connector Program volunteer When did you begin volunteering? November 2010 Why did you choose to volunteer? I have a goal to become a firefighter and felt that this would be a good opportunity to give me … Continue reading →

Posted in National Volunteer Week 2012 | Tagged City of Mesa, Connector Program, Mesa Fire, Mesa Fire Department, Mesa Fire Volunteer Corps, MFD, volunteers | Leave a comment

Julie Eastwood, Special Event Volunteer Program

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Name: Julie Eastwood Volunteer Program: Special Event volunteer When did you begin volunteering? January 2012 Why did you choose to volunteer? To fulfill my obligation of stewardship. My life is busy, rich, and full of excitement. I love my children, and … Continue reading →

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Chris Ottaviani, Mesa Fire Connector Program

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Chris has been a Mesa Fire Connector volunteer since August of 2011. Prior to volunteering with our department he volunteered at a hospital and wanted to volunteer in something that was more towards his future career path. He started volunteering … Continue reading →

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Alex Puryear, Mesa Fire Connector Program

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Alex Puryear is a full-time student at ASU studying emergency management and who hopes to be a firefighter. He also works at Brand X Custom Tee Shirts. Alex has been a volunteer since August of 2010. He joined the program because he … Continue reading →

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Emergency Preparedness Resources

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

As a department we strive to educate our residents, so that in an emergency they can react with basic life saving skills. It’s very rare that our first responders arrive on a scene where only the person requiring assistance is … Continue reading →

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Better Safe Than Sorry

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

Did you know that June is National Home Safety Month? There is no better time than right now to take a few minutes to safeguard your home AND your family. Here are some tips to get you started: Be … Continue reading →

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“I never thought it could happen to us!”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Marrisa Ramirez-Ramos

I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard those words from families when it comes to the tragedy of a childhood drowning. For all of us sitting on the side lines it’s easy to place blame. We want to … Continue reading →