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Montgomery County fire department seeks Spanish‑speaking recruits; applications due Feb. 13
Summary
On a Spanish‑language program, two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department members described requirements, training and a five‑step application process for aspiring firefighters and paramedics; applicants must apply by Feb. 13 and windows open twice a year.
Marcela Rodríguez Villagrán, host of a Spanish‑language community program, devoted a recent episode to job opportunities at the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department, interviewing paramedic Johana Fuentes and firefighter Christopher Hernández about recruitment, training and eligibility.
Fuentes, a paramedic, said a central reason she joined is to serve Spanish‑speaking residents and increase Latino representation in emergency services. “La habilidad de poder ayudarlo a nuestros latinos… ver a un latino, más que todo una hembra latina, es bastante duro en encontrar,” she said, explaining that speaking the same language can make a critical difference when someone…
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