Local Fire Districts To Train 35 Mexican Firefighters

California – Thirty-five firefighters from Mexico are scheduled to be in the Sacramento area in the fall as part of the Bombero Program, a partnership between firefighters in the United States and Mexico.

The Sacramento fire department will train 10 of the firefighters at its training facility. They will be housed at station 99. Other fire departments in the Sacramento region also will provide housing and training.

Tax-deductible donations to help defray the cost of travel, training, meals and other expenses are being accepted through the Cosumnes Community Services District Foundation.

A $350 donation to “Adopt-A-Bombero” will sponsor a trip to Northern California for a Mexican firefighter. Smaller donations also will be accepted.

Mexican firefighters, who will take the training back to their own fire departments, depend on private assistance and volunteers during their time in the area.

To “Adopt-A-Bombero,” mail a tax-deductible check or money order: Sacamento Area Firefighters Local 522 3101 Stockton Blvd Sacramento CA 95820