Proudly serving in Quartzsite, Captain Aaron Martinez, firefighters Joe Sain and William Aaron taught cadets Angelo Urias and Dorita Castro essential skills for being a public safety professional.
Firefighting, a dangerous process of extinguishing fire and providing adequate medical assistance in some cases, is a demanding field that few are brave enough to sign up for.
To take on the responsibility to protect lives and prevent destruction of property, the men and woman of Quartzsite Fire and Rescue (QF&R) bequeath themselves as team players of an utmost self sacrificial organization.
Chief Kevin Hess of QF&R gave a tour of the firehouse and took the Times on a training excursion. …show more content…
Several firemen and one phenomenal woman worked laboriously, progressing through exercises and learning the ways of fighting fire efficiently.
“I think the best job in this field is being captain,” Chief Hess said. “You still have your boots on the ground, you’re a part of the team and have leadership with very little politics.”
Committing his life to fighting fires for the past 21 years, Hess also teaches at Arizona Western College at the Parker branch and instills within his cadets, physical and mental