Firefighter Nicholas Gutierrez of Station 4 gives us the fire safety tip for July. He has been a full-time firefighter for almost one year. Gutierrez originally worked in landscaping. However, he always had a passion for firefighting that drove him to earn a degree in Fire Science. Before becoming a full-time firefighter, Gutierrez worked as a volunteer and a part-time firefighter. He came to Falcon from wildland firefighting in New Mexico. What he likes best about his job is serving the community. What he likes least is doing the dishes. However, Gutierrez said everyone at the fire station takes their turn at doing the dishes. Gutierrez and his wife of two years are expecting their first child, a boy. In his off-duty hours, he enjoys disc golf. Gutierrez has also recently bought a house that he is remodeling.The July fire safety tip: The Fourth of July is the day the NFH is distributed; however, fireworks usually go on way past the 4th. Gutierrez urges everyone to observe city and county regulations concerning fireworks. For updates, visit http://www.falconfirepd.org/community-resources/fireworks-faqs.
