‘Fitness on the Force’ Archives
Highlighting Nelson Ramirez
There was never a time that Nelson Ramirez did not want to be a fireman. Even though he has wanted to be a firefighter all his life, Nelson says, “I really did not know what was involved in being a professional firefighter. It is a lot more than I expected. We are given the opportunity and are encouraged to constantly train. Our medical training [...]
Fitness on the Force: above and beyond the call of duty
The Marco Island Firefighters depend on one another in life threatening situations. We, the people, depend on these emergency personnel in life threatening situations. How often, though, does the cynical taxpayer wonder how many fires actually occur on Marco Island? Although one is one too many, one might ask, how many life threatening situations [...]
Fitness on the Force
Jim Pope, Captain Paramedic, has been with the Marco Island Fire Department for 14 years. He is married to Margie and they have two children, ages seven and four. Born in Hollywood and growing up in Orlando, Jim was asked if he had dreamt of being a fireman as a young boy. “No,” Jim answered, “after high school I continued my education and [...]
Fitness on the Force
Dustin Beatly, Engineer Paramedic, has been with the Marco Island Fire Department seven years and was chosen by Captain David Batiato to lead the “Side Shuffle” exercise. Dustin was raised and grew up on Marco Island, attending Gulfview Middle School and Lely High School. Asked if, as a young boy, he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up, [...]
Fitness on the Force
Marco Island firefighter EMT, Christian Holmes, performs the Hip Reach that works on the flexibility of the hips and pelvis, releasing tension on the knees, hips and lower back. Christian was born in Staffordshire, England and moved with his family to the U.S. when he was 16. Asked if he dreamt of being a fireman when he was young, Christian [...]
