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Mission Fire Captain Homer Salinas emphasizes training as 'our survival' in remarks to colleagues and residents
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Captain Homer Salinas, a 21-year veteran of the Mission Fire Department, said training is essential to readiness and public safety, thanked mentors and said he was honored to represent the department and citizens of Mission.
Captain Homer Salinas of the Mission Fire Department spoke about the central role of training in preparedness and community service, saying, "Training is our survival." Salinas identified himself as a member of the department's training division and noted he has served for 21 years.
Salinas outlined his work ensuring firefighters receive the training they need to perform successfully and keep the department "ready for anything that comes our way." He described his selection to represent the department and citizens of Mission as "an honor" and "a great privilege."
Explaining his motivation for joining the fire service, Salinas said he wanted to "make a difference in my community" and chose Mission as the place to serve. He said seeing new recruits with the same hunger he had early in his career brings him happiness.
Salinas thanked the chiefs, captains, lieutenants and firefighters who mentored him, saying he could not be who he is without them. He described mentors as having taken chances on him and helping him become a leader, educator and advocate for fire safety.
He closed by reiterating the importance of training and expressing hope that his achievements will "give [others] an example to achieve more."
