Corpsmember Story: Raymond Apodaca

As the lead saw for the Toro 1 fire crew, Los Padres Corpsmember Raymond Apodaca cuts away brush and trees to create fire line during wildfires.

Raymond Apodaca is helping keep his community safe, while also making himself a better person.

His childhood was less than ideal, but he’s found his way to success and the Los Padres Center fire crew.

It’s hard work, but he enjoys it and plans to make firefighting his career.

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