Firefighters Crossing Borders initiated it's relationship with the State of Sinaloa in 2006 with the delivery of a 100 foot ladder truck to Bomberos Culiacan. A second training session brought in firefighters from Mazatlan and other neighboring departments leading to the development of the Sinaloa Fire Training Symposium.
Today 80-100 firefighters and officers from every department in the state come to Culiacan each year to attend this annual 3 day symposium. Topics over the years have included fire officer skills development, engine and truck operations, vehicle, water and rope rescue, and more.
Beyond the annual symposium FFCB regional representatives work closely all year with department heads ushering in equipment and vehicles. In 2013 Bomberos Culiacan developed the first warehouse for equipment coming into Mexico from the US and Canada. Equipment is then distributed to departments in need throughout the State of Sinaloa through the non-profit association Bomberos Amigos.
In 2006 FFCB donated a 100' ladder truck from the City of Kent, WA followed up by three members flying south and conducting a two day class to provide orientation for members of Culiacan Fire Dept. Numerous firefighters went through the classroom section with some doing hands-on operations.
That same year FFCB also donated a 1989 Pierce Telesquirt from Turlock, CA giving the department capability of two aerial apparatus.
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