Much of Firefighters Crossing Borders efforts have been focused in the southern area of the State of Nayarit.
The first mission was in 2010 in support of the Zachary Chambers Foundations efforts to improve emergency services in the small village of Sayulita, part of the Municipality of Bahia de Banderas.
Later that year, we established an onsite regional representative who had been working with the areas firefighters sense 2008. With support from a newly elected Municipal President and assistance from community groups the Bahia Fire EMS Project has resulted in the opening of new fire stations, improved equipment, and better firefighter training.
Fire departments from other areas in the State have also received training and equipment donations.
In 2010 the community of Sayulita had no local emergency services. Fire protection and ambulance services responded from a single fire station in Bucerias and took a very long time to arrive. Nor where there lifeguards protecting the busy beaches of...
In March 2013, Firefighters Crossing Borders and Punta Mita Foundation linked efforts to build stronger communities in Bahia de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta areas of Mexico. A special Bahia Vallarta Fire EMS Fund was created to provide those...
In 2010 a US tourist named Zack Chambers lost his life in a swimming accident on the beach of Sayulita. At that time, there were no lifeguards on the beaches of Sayulita and Protection Civil y Bombero's ambulance was one hour away. Soon after his...
Firefighters Crossing Borders instructors from the Pacific North West area of Washington provided training to Bahia de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta firefighters during the first week of December 2013. Subjects taught included Rope Rescue, Auto...
On June 28th 2013 FFCB's 3rd shipment of vehicles and equipment arrived in Bahia de Banderas. FFCB members worked for over a year on this shipment which included:
1. 1987 Spartan Van Pelt type one fire engine purchased from Friday Harbor fire...
On July 4, 2012 the first shipment of vehicles and equipment arrived for Bahia de Banderas fire department. The shipment included two ambulances, one fire engine and a lot of firefighting equipment.
The fire engine was purchased by FFCB with funds...
Soon after being elected, Rafael Cervantes, presidente municipal de Bahía de Banderas met with Brian Singleton, FFCB regional representative and Alfonso Ramirez - Director of Civil Protection Civil y Bomberos. FFCB agreed to work with the local...
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