Eric Bavaro joins CFPD Volunteers

18 year old Eric Bavaro has always wanted to work in a field that would help others. He had one stipulation to that desire, he would also like an "adrenalin rush" with the job. Firefighter naturally came to mind.

Eric spent time as an explorer with the Ceres Fire Department while in high school and then enrolled in Columbia College to take more fire fighting courses.

When he learned of the need at Copper Fire for volunteer firefighters he visited the Chief and asked where he could sign up.

He quickly found himself enrolled in the Calaveras County Volunteer Fire Academy. He has found the first responder portion of the academy challengeing but says he like sto challenge himself "to reach higher goals." His family is very supportive of his desire to become a firefighter. After the academy he hopes to land an intern position, but if not is still planning on volunteering.