Why we exist and why El Centenario?

Time and Distance!!

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How does "time" impact life safety and property conservation?

Time and distance is a major factor in life safety. If your heart stops beating we have 4.5 minutes to restart your heart or resume blood circulation.

When you have an emergency, sometimes it may be several minutes before someone discovers the emergency and calls for help.

The distance we must travel to the incident location also requires time.

time clock

Time as it relates to fires.

At El Centenario Volunteer Firefighters, our mission is to safeguard lives and property through proactive fire prevention and rapid response. We’re not just here to put out fires; we’re here to prevent them from starting in the first place.

Our vision is a community where safety is paramount, and every citizen feels secure. We strive to be the first line of defense, ready to tackle any emergency with skill and a smile.

We believe in the power of community engagement and education. By working together, we can create a safer environment for everyone, because safety isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Our mission is simple: protect our community with courage, dedication, and a sprinkle of humor. We believe that laughter is the best fire extinguisher, and we bring that spirit to every call we respond to.

time clock

Time as it relates to medical emergencies.

At El Centenario Volunteer Firefighters, our mission is to safeguard lives through proactive pre hospital care and rapid response. We’re not just here to put out fires; we’re here to provide life saving medical services to everyone.

Our vision is a community where safety is paramount, and every citizen feels secure. We strive to be the first line of defense, ready to tackle any emergency including medical related incidents.

We believe in the power of community engagement and education. By working together, we can create a safer environment for everyone, because safety isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life. Our mission is simple: protect our community with courage, dedication, and a sprinkle of humor. 

History of
H. Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios de El Centenario

Deputado Ramon
Deputy Representative Ramon Alvarado Higuera
Cmdte Rene
Commander Carlos Rene Flores Castro
Founder of ABVVBCS A.C.
Firefighter Jan Lee Jorgenson
Jan Lee Jorgenson
Firefighter & Instructor
Battalion Chief Warren Robert Jorgenson
Warren Robert Jorgenson
Battalion Chief
Firefighter & Instructor

The urgent need for a fire station and ambulance service in El Centenario was envisioned and recognized by Deputy Representative Ramon Alvarado Higuera in 2012.

Years later, the vision of another man also recognized the need for emergency services in El Centenario, Commander Carlos Rene Flores Castro. In 2017, the Commander formed the Association of Veteran Volunteer Firefighters of Baja California Sur, AC, and found support among other active and retired firefighters, both Mexican and foreign, who shared the same vision for the project, as did Commander Carlos Rene Flores Castro. This vision became a reality thanks to the donation of 1.5 hectares of land from Mr. Hector Contreras Verdugo's property. 

June 7 2013 when we made a presentation to the esteemed Ejido of El Centenario about the creation of our own fire department.

Ejido Meeting

As a result of the meeting held in this community on Friday, June 7, 2013, the Ejido scheduled the 11 topics on the specific dates, which were held on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Ejido Hall:
NO. 1 TOPIC – Social Day DATE – June 17 GUESTS Public Services
NO. 2 TOPIC – Security, Roads Comitan – June 24
NO. 3 TOPIC – Sports Unit Spaces – July 1
NO. 4 TOPIC – Landfill – July 8
NO. 5 TOPIC – Sale of Organic Products – July 15
NO. 6 TOPIC – Wastewater Plant – July 22
NO. 7 TOPIC – Wake Green Park – July 29
NO. 8 TOPIC – Municipal Pantheon – August 5
NO. 9 TOPIC – Bypass DATE – August 12
NO. 10 TOPIC – School Plot Youth/Women - Aug 19
NO. 11 TOPIC – Fiestas del Nopal Festivities – Aug 26

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