Meet Our Recruit Engineers

With the success of Measure F, the District began rebuilding its staff by hiring five Engineer Recruits. 

The image shows five individuals in suits standing in front of firefighter gear and flags, likely marking a special event or ceremony.
(Left to right) Ja'Shawn Fields, Chris Guimond, Tyler Sung, Ryan Dixon & Manuel Burciaga

This is the first round of hiring that is occurring to allow the District to refill the vacancies sustained over the past year. 

The image features a firefighter in uniform, smiling, with an American flag in the background.
Ja'Shawn Fields
The image features a man in a firefighter uniform with an American flag in the background.
Manuel Burciaga
A firefighter in uniform smiling, with an American flag in the background.
Chris Guimond
The image shows a smiling firefighter in uniform, with an American flag and department insignia in the background.
Ryan Dixon 
A smiling firefighter in uniform, standing in front of an American flag backdrop. Badge indicates affiliation with Arcata Fire District.
Tyler Sung

These five new staff members began Recruit Academy 8 on May 24th. They will spend their five-week academy housed at the Mad River Station where they will receive a majority of their training for the District.

 

 

 

 

 If you drive by the station on Janes Road, you may even see the training tower upright, hosting the American Flag and the academy guidon. 

A fire training facility with a tower, firefighters in gear, and a fire truck, under a clear blue sky.
Flags

 

Guidon

The two flags, along with their 2 1/2 inch hose bundle and nozzle, "Charlene," must be with the group during any training or group gathering.   

 

Fire hose and nozzle

Check out some highlights from their training. 

A firefighter is working on a yellow fire hydrant, with water spraying and hoses coiled around the ground.
A firefighter is spraying water in a training area with wooden structures, simulating a firefighting scenario.
Firefighters are battling a fire, spraying water on a partially constructed building, with smoke and debris in the scene.
A firefighter in protective gear is using a hose to spray water in a training environment with wooden barriers around.
firefighter squirting water from a hose
A firefighter sits amidst wooden structures while water sprays down, possibly during a training exercise or emergency response.
Firefighters training in a simulated environment, spraying water amidst wood structures, demonstrating firefighting techniques.
A firefighter sprays water on wooden structures, likely part of a training exercise or controlled burn scenario.
A group of firefighters watches as one kneels and operates a fire hose, demonstrating a training exercise outdoors.
A group of firefighters in gear discusses tasks near a road, with hoses laid out on the ground and trees in the background.
Firefighters practice using a hose to spray water, with one in a focused stance while others assist and observe.
Firefighters are training, using a fire hose and practicing water control on a roadway. Safety gear is visible on all participants.
The image shows two flags on poles (one American, one red), with a construction site in the background and stacked wooden boards.
Two firefighters in Arcata gear practice using a hose, with a slight spray of water and an American flag visible in the background.
Firefighters are training with a hose, showcasing teamwork, bravery, and a banner expressing community support for their work.
Firefighters are practicing with a hose on a sunny day, with one firefighter aiming the water while others observe.
A firefighter with "Arcata" on their jacket operates a hose spraying water, set against a blue sky and grassy background.
A firefighter is working on a yellow fire hydrant, with water spraying and hoses coiled around the ground.
A firefighter is spraying water in a training area with wooden structures, simulating a firefighting scenario.
Firefighters are battling a fire, spraying water on a partially constructed building, with smoke and debris in the scene.
A firefighter in protective gear is using a hose to spray water in a training environment with wooden barriers around.
firefighter squirting water from a hose
A firefighter sits amidst wooden structures while water sprays down, possibly during a training exercise or emergency response.
Firefighters training in a simulated environment, spraying water amidst wood structures, demonstrating firefighting techniques.
A firefighter sprays water on wooden structures, likely part of a training exercise or controlled burn scenario.
A group of firefighters watches as one kneels and operates a fire hose, demonstrating a training exercise outdoors.
A group of firefighters in gear discusses tasks near a road, with hoses laid out on the ground and trees in the background.
Firefighters practice using a hose to spray water, with one in a focused stance while others assist and observe.
Firefighters are training, using a fire hose and practicing water control on a roadway. Safety gear is visible on all participants.
The image shows two flags on poles (one American, one red), with a construction site in the background and stacked wooden boards.
Two firefighters in Arcata gear practice using a hose, with a slight spray of water and an American flag visible in the background.
Firefighters are training with a hose, showcasing teamwork, bravery, and a banner expressing community support for their work.
Firefighters are practicing with a hose on a sunny day, with one firefighter aiming the water while others observe.
A firefighter with "Arcata" on their jacket operates a hose spraying water, set against a blue sky and grassy background.

 

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