El Centro Firefighters Association

Home
United States
El Centro, CA
El Centro Firefighters Association

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from El Centro Firefighters Association, Fire protection service, 1598 W Main Street Box 2701, El Centro, CA.

The El Centro Firefighters Association (Local 3788) represents the more than 30 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics who protect the residents and visitors of our hometown.

09/05/2026

🚒 Endorsement Announcement 🚒

The El Centro Firefighter Association is proud to announce that we are happy to endorse Sonia Carter and Jason Jackson for El Centro City Council!

We appreciate their commitment to our community and look forward to supporting them as they work to make a positive difference for El Centro.

Please join us in supporting Sonia Carter and Jason Jackson!

El Centro Firefighter Association

08/14/2026

Three of our firefighters👨‍🚒 have been deployed for 9 days already on a strike team assisting with wildfire operations.🔥

They were initially assigned to the GANN Fire 🔥 in Calaveras County, working 12-hour shifts following dozers and monitoring for any new fire activity.

They were then reassigned to the TIMBER Fire 🔥 , where they’ve been working 24-hour shifts on progressive hose lays and mop-up along the fire’s edge.🚒

We’re proud of their hard work and dedication while serving alongside crews from across the state. Stay safe out there! 🤙🏽🔥

07/11/2026

🚨Firefighter Friday🚨

🧯Meet Victor A. Felix🧯

• Years of Service 🕒: 7.5 Years with 5 Years with Brawley | 2.5 Years with El Centro

• Certifications 🔥
🔥 Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations
🔥 Confined Space Rescue Technician
🔥 Fireline EMT
🔥 Currently working toward USAR Certification

• Outside of Work ✈️⚾🥎⛳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️
Enjoys traveling, playing baseball, softball, and golf, as well as spending quality time with friends and family.

• Why the Fire Service? 💬
“I wanted a career that gave me the same sense of teamwork and camaraderie that comes from being part of a team. I enjoy helping people and serving my community during times when they need it most. I also value the opportunity to build friendships both on and off the job. Knowing that I can make a positive impact while working alongside people I trust is what makes this career so rewarding to me.” 👏🚒

07/03/2026

🚨 Firefighter Friday 🚨

🧯 Meet Eduardo Ramirez🧯

• Years of Service 🕒: 8.5 Years with El Centro | 5 Years with Holtville

• Certifications 🔥
🔥 Fire Engineer Paramedic
🔥 HazMat Technician
🔥 Driver Operator
🔥 Confined Space Technician
🔥 A.A. in EMS
🔥 Currently working on a B.A. in Public Safety

• Outside of Work ⚾🏀👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️
Enjoys playing baseball, basketball, spending quality time with my beautiful wife and our two kids.

• Why the Fire Service? 💬
“I joined the fire service to make a difference in my hometown, inspired by my parents. Their values shaped my desire to be part of a team that helps people during their toughest moments. Being able to serve my community alongside an incredible team is something I’m proud of every day.” 👏🚒

06/24/2026

We would like to congratulate two of our firefighters who recently competed at the United States Police & Fire Championships (USPFC)
🚒🇺🇸 🏆

🥇 The USPFC is an Olympic-style competition that brings together athletes from law enforcement and fire service agencies.

We are proud to see our firefighters represent both our department and their respective gyms with dedication, discipline, and excellence both on and off duty.👏

Congratulations on an outstanding accomplishment! We are proud of your hard work and commitment. 🚒🔥

Not only do they dominate on the fireground, but they also excel on the mats. 🤼‍♂️

👨‍🚒Matthew Suamataia
Gym: Morales Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Competed in purple belt division GI
Weight: 170lbs and below
(Welterweight)

👨‍🚒Jorge Villalobos
Gym: House of jackals mma fitness
Competed in white belt division NOGi
Weight: 170-179
(Middle weight)

05/29/2026

🚨 Firefighter Friday 🚨

🚒 Meet Lucas Rea🚒

• Years of Service ⏱️: 17 Years
🔥 5 Years with Cal Fire
🔥 12 Years with EC

• Certifications 🔥
🔥 Driver Operator
🔥 Rescue Systems
🔥 Low Angle Rescue
🔥 Haz Mat FRO
🔥 Confined Space FRO

• Outside of Work 🛠️✈️
Enjoys building cars, traveling, and fabricating with metal, wood, and concrete.

• Why the Fire Service? 💬
“Because everyone loves firefighters.” 👨‍🚒🔥

05/22/2026

🚨 Firefighter Friday 🚨

🧯Meet Josh Rodriguez 🧯

• Years of Service ⏱️: 7 Years

• Certifications 🔥
🔥 Driver Operator
🔥 Wildland A Feller
🔥 Company Officer
🔥 Academy Instructor
🔥 Hazmat Railcar Specialist
🔥 Fireline AEMT

• Outside of Work 🏃‍♂️⛳🎣👨‍🍳🏠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Enjoys running, golfing, fishing, cooking, tackling home improvement projects, and spending quality time with family.

• Why the Fire Service? 💬
“I decided to join the fire service after doing my first ride-along with Calexico Fire as an Explorer back in 2014 and fell in love with the team dynamic aspect of the job and the feeling of serving the valley I grew up in, one call at a time.” 👏🚒

05/15/2026

🚨Firefighter Friday 🚨

🧯 Meet Ray Romero 🧯
• Rank-Captain/Paramedic 👨‍🚒🚑

• Years of service ⏱️: 22 Years

• Certifications
🔥 Haz-Mat Tech
🔥 Confined Space Rescue Tech
🔥 Fire Prevention Officer
🔥 Driver Operator
🔥 A.S. Fire Science
🔥 A.S. Emergency Medical Services

• Outside of work 🚴‍♂️🎣🥁🐕🌴
Loves to vacation, ride his bike, cruise in his Buick, walk his dogs, go fishing, and play his drums.

• Why the fire service? 💬
“I love working in an environment that demands you stay in shape physically and sharp mentally. Every day is different with continuous training and learning. I’m proud to serve in the city where I was born, graduated from, and now work for.” 👏🔥

05/13/2026

We would like to welcome and introduce four new firefighters to the El Centro Fire Department🚒🔥
👨‍🚒Max Ongay, Leonardo Zamora, Isaac Estrada, Draven Yarnell.👨‍🚒 Our new firefighters will begin a six week academy where they will train in all aspects of the profession, including physical fitness💪🏽, manipulative skills🧯 and tool knowledge⚒️.
The academy will prepare them for their one-year probationary period and help build the foundation for a successful career in the El Centro fire department 🚒

Hard work and team work are essential to be successful.🔥

05/11/2026

🌸 Strong. Selfless. Supportive. ❤️

Today we honor all mothers and mother figures who make sacrifices every day for their families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and our community 🚒. To the moms who answer every call with love, patience, and strength at home 🏡

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day from the El Centro Firefighters Association 🚒 🌷

Address

1598 W Main Street Box 2701
El Centro, CA
92243

Website

http://www.elcentrofirefighters.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when El Centro Firefighters Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to El Centro Firefighters Association:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in El Centro?