H. Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios de El Centenario (HCBVEC)

HCBVEC CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Firefighters and pre-hospital care systems constitute critical infrastructure for the stability of any modern society. Their response capacity directly impacts the survival of people, the continuity of productive activities and public trust in institutions.

Recent operational data evidence this reality. The El Centenario Volunteer Fire Department recorded an increase of 48.2% in emergency responses during the year 2025, reflecting a structural change in the risk environment.

The central objective is clear: anticipate the demands of the future and act before operational pressure turns into structural vulnerability.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EMERGENCY SERVICES

Do you ever wonder what we do at emergencies?  To help the public understand what firefighters, paramedics, and incident commanders do, why we do it, and what equipment is required to do it safely and effectively.

TYPES OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Fire Suppression and Rescue

Fire suppression and Rescue.

Pre-hospital care and ambulance 

Responding to medical situations and emergencies, which is the majority of our activities.

Academy and Training Programs

Training firefighters and paramedics

FIRE SUPPRESSION AND RESCUE

Firefighting

Fire Suppression and Fire Control
Rapid response to structure fires, vehicle fires, brush/wildland fires, and other combustion emergencies to protect life, property, and the environment.

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Medical

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Ambulance Transport
Immediate medical assessment and treatment for illness or injury, including stabilization and, when required, safe transport to definitive medical care.

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Animal relocation

Removing animals, insects, snakes and retiles and other hazardous items. Non-Emergency Community Assistance
Assistance with safety-related issues when appropriate, such as animal-related calls, minor hazards, and public-safety support—when conditions and resources allow.

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Rescue

Rescue Operations
Search, access, and removal of people from hazardous situations such as vehicle collisions, entrapments, water incidents, falls, and difficult-to-reach locations.

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Fire Suppression and Fire Control
Rapid response to structure fires, vehicle fires, brush/wildland fires, and other combustion emergencies to protect life, property, and the environment.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Ambulance Transport
Immediate medical assessment and treatment for illness or injury, including stabilization and, when required, safe transport to definitive medical care.

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Rescue Operations
Search, access, and removal of people from hazardous situations such as vehicle collisions, entrapments, water incidents, falls, and difficult-to-reach locations.

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HCBVEC hazardous materials response provides an initial emergency capability to identify, isolate, and control incidents involving dangerous substances that threaten life, property, and the environment. Our role is to protect the public through scene assessment, establishment of safety zones, evacuation or shelter-in-place measures, basic defensive containment actions when safe to do so, and coordination with specialized regional or state resources for technical mitigation, decontamination, and investigation. The priority of every HCBVEC hazardous materials incident is responder safety, public protection, and rapid stabilization of the emergency.

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HCBVEC Disaster Response and Civil Protection Support provides rapid volunteer-based emergency assistance to protect lives, property, and community safety in El Centenario, Chametla, and surrounding areas. Our services include fire suppression, rescue support, emergency medical response, evacuation assistance, incident stabilization, hazard control, and coordination with Civil Protection and other public safety agencies during natural disasters, accidents, and community emergencies. HCBVEC is committed to preparedness, response, and community resilience through professional service, training, and operational support.

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HCBVEC Fire Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Inspections focuses on protecting lives, property, and the community by identifying hazards before emergencies occur. Through public education, site visits, basic safety inspections, and risk evaluation, HCBVEC works to reduce the chances of fire, medical, and related incidents in homes, businesses, schools, events, and high-risk areas throughout Sector 6. This program promotes safer practices, improved emergency preparedness, and early correction of dangerous conditions to help prevent loss, injury, and unnecessary emergency response.

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HCBVEC Public Education and Training provides community-based fire, life-safety, and emergency preparedness education for the residents of El Centenario, Chametla, and Sector 6. Through classes, demonstrations, school outreach, firefighter academy instruction, and practical emergency training, HCBVEC helps prepare both citizens and volunteers to prevent emergencies, respond safely, and strengthen community resilience.

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HCBVEC Non-Emergency Community Assistance provides organized, non-urgent support to residents of El Centenario, Chametla, and Sector 6. This service includes public safety assistance, welfare checks, minor hazard evaluations, support for vulnerable residents, community service requests, and event standby when no emergency exists. Its purpose is to help strengthen community safety and well-being while preserving emergency response readiness.

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HCBVEC Standby and Event Coverage provides on-site fire, medical, and public safety support for community events, sports activities, festivals, ceremonies, and private gatherings. Our trained volunteer personnel and emergency units help protect attendees, respond quickly to medical or fire-related incidents, and work to reduce risks before they become emergencies. This service is designed to give event organizers and the public greater safety, preparedness, and peace of mind.

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WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES

Fire departments are asked to do a large variety of assistance for the public.

Get in touch with HCBVEC

The HCBVEC can be contacted for a variety of reasons related to public safety and community engagement.

If you call our fire station at 612-296-8780 and we do not answer you are automatically transferred to our Captain of Communications after 20 seconds. We maybe out of the station on another emergency response.

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