Eulando Pinero
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Eulando Piñero, Fire Chief of Puerto Rico’s Volunteer Fire Department, has nearly 30 years of ES experience and founded the only volunteer department on the island in 2000. Through this, as well as through his position as Lead Instructor for the Puerto Rico State Fire Department Academy, and as District Officer on Response Section for PRFD, Eulando is able to share his knowledge of disaster preparedness and response. GESA’s mission to improve ES globally by bridging knowledge gaps aligns well with his own philosophy that ‘Knowledge has no value if it is not shared’. Through his work on GESA’s Global South Advisory Council, Eulando hopes to help other professionals better serve their communities and save lives.

Waiting for fellow volunteers to return from a rescue. Image courtesy of GESA Advisory Council member, Eulando Piñero (Puerto Rico)
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