San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Local 935

2 months ago

#Facesof935 Highlighting our members

Captain Sean Markey was hired by Upland FD in 2006 as a FF/PM. He worked through the ranks and promoted to Captain in 2015. Sean worked as a flight paramedic through REACH helicopter for 2.5 years. In his time with UFD, he was on the Union E-board, developed a business inspection program, and helped create the truck program/training. Sean is currently stationed at FS224 in San Bernardino City. He is truck certified and still holds his paramedic license. He is involved in interviews for new recruits for SBCoFD. Sean and his wife, Denise, live in Alta Loma and have 3 boys; Blake, Bryce, and Jace ages 10, 8, and 7.

Engineer Russell Bell started his fire career by taking an EMT class at Chaffey College in 1987. He was hired by Mercy Ambulance, trained by Mark Machal, partnered with John Commander, and worked alongside Dave Burkart. He obtained a paramedic certification in 1990, and was hired by SBCoFD at a whopping $8.26 an hour. In 1998, Russell transferred to Lake Arrowhead and still says that his best year was at FS92 with Capt. Simonton and Eng. McKay in 2001. He promoted to Engineer in 2002 in Wrightwood but worked as the paramedic on the ambulance. Currently, Russell is at FS53 with an incredible crew. He enjoys his family on his days off and dreams of becoming a professional basketball player.

Firefighter Paramedic Austin Muro began his journey as an explorer with Chino Valley FPD in high school. He has been in EMS for 7 years and a Paramedic since 2014, and worked for AMR, the City and County of Honolulu EMS. He was hired with SBCoFD with Tower 9, and is assigned to FS25 in Crestline. Austin is an explorer advisor with Post 94, and currently working towards finishing his USAR specialty requirements. He lives in Lake Arrowhead with his wife, Makenna, and their 2 dogs. On his time off, he enjoys surfing, boxing, playing music, and the outdoors.

Ambulance Operator Paramedic Nicholas LeFay was hired by SBCoFD in November 2016. He has been assigned to FS25 in Crestline since being hired. He lives in Riverside with his wife, Natalie. On his off time, Nick enjoys camping, off-roading, and spending time with family. ... See MoreSee Less