Corpsmember Story: Jesse Urenda

Los Padres Corpsmember Jesse Urenda helps remove downed branches during a fuel reduction project near Creston, CA.

You never know when an opportunity to try something will spark a bigger life decision.

For CCC Los Padres Corpsmember Jesse Urenda, it was the chance to join the new Toro 1 fire crew.

It’s hard work, it’s physically exhausting, but he says it’s now what he wants to do for a career – fight wildland fires and serve his community.

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