Who Wants to be a Fire Fighter?

Last week, I interviewed the Fire chief, Mr. Mario Molina. My mentor requested that I interview him because he plays a very important key role in local government. He is the head chair for all of the fire stations in Irving, TX. This man is a prime example of showing excellence in our community. He claims, “I've wanted to be a firefighter since I was six years old.” Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, he described watching the firefighters from afar in admiration.
After growing up in Chicago, he moved back to Mexico for an Engineering Degree. Not satisfied, he came to Dallas to “give back to [his] community” and become a firefighter.



Now, my purpose of this interview was not only to boast about Irving's exceptional fire department. I am here to help my community get involved. I would like to give a special shout out to Daniel at MacArthur High School. I hope you will use these resources to your advantage.


Involvements
Toys for Tots: Every year, Irving ISD looks through the financial records of their students to see who is financially needy. All of the fire stations in Irving are acting as toy drives. Just bring toys by at any time, and these will be dispersed among the families that are in need of a wonderful Christmas.

“Fill the Boot”: You may have seen firefighters alongside highways and major streets holding a boot. Well, I assure you that these men are legit. All of the proceeds will be donated to charities sponsoring muscular dystrophy. This begins in the Spring. If you would like, you can pick up a boot, and bring it to your school or office to help them cover more ground.

KIDS WANTING TO BECOME FIREFIGHTERS: Contact Irving ISD at the Ad Building or Irving High School. They are currently hosting an EMT program where kids partner with the Irving Fire Department. This counts as a college credit class and prepares you for working directly after high school.

Contact your local fire station for more details on all of these activities.