Elmer Torrez

Currently assigned to Fire Station 182/C BN15

• Drive and operate fire apparatus to and from fire and EMS calls; lead station crew in station duties, training, and maintenance/repairs on equipment; perform emergency medical technician duties on EMS calls; primary battalion instructor for MSA G1 SCBA; attended in departments first Command Readiness OPA: Operational Prep Academy for aspiring captains; 2023 and 2024 OSHA 300 coordinator.

Assigned to Light Force/Quint 185 BN15

• Maintained knowledge of Truck Operations and suppression methods; increased skills and knowledge on equipment, rescue techniques, and EMS by ongoing training; provide Emergency Medical Services on medical calls; maintain fire station.

Assigned to Squad 90 BN10

• Provide basic and advanced life support on all EMS calls; respond to fires and act as a single resource for search and rescue; account and maintain inventory for controlled drugs.

Assigned to Engine 87 BN12

• Respond as a 4 firefighter engine to all types of fires and EMS calls; drill and maintain knowledge on all equipment; maintain fire station; primary battalion instructor for Fire Ground Survival 2011; 2010 and 2011 volunteer as a mentor in the Rescue Youth Mentorship Program; 2010 primary battalion instructor for the Warrior SCBA BN2 FS85.