Please congratulate now Master Firefighter Luis Ruiz-Flores on his advancement effective today.

MFF Flores is to be commended for his significant efforts over the past year:

• Studying for and completing the BVFD Promotional Exam
• Completion of the beta test of the BVFD Firefighter 3 task book
• Attaining driver status on Truck 715
• Starting evaluated driving calls on Rescue Squad 715 (last week)
• Spending a considerable number of recent shifts riding as a unit officer with a qualified officer riding behind him to gain experience in that capacity