Meet Some Triple Fer's
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Samantha Sanchez, Lieutenant
Lieutenant Sanchez has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2007. She has served as LT for MDFR since 2017.
Certifications:
- Paramedic
- Hazmat Technician
Karen Rios, Firefighter
Firefighter Rios has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2014.
Certifications:
- Special Operations
- Flight Paramedic
- Paramedic
- Scuba Rescue Diver
Jeanette Harrington, Lieutenant
Lieutenant Harrington has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2002. She has served as a LT for MDFR since 2007.
Certifications:
- Paramedic
- Hazmat Tech
- Fire Instructor
- Live Fire Instructor
- NFIRS Program Manager
- Driver Certified
*worked on the following campaigns to raise money and awareness for MDFR
- Suicide Awareness
- Donate Life
- Autism Awareness
- Raises money for American Lung Association
- works part-time for Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency
Robin Duren, Division Chief
Chief Duren has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 1989.
Certifications:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Volunteer Work:
- BBBS work mentor program (Big Brother/Big Sister)
- Volunteer Reading Programs at Schools
Veronica Cordoba, Firefighter K9 - Jax
Firefighter Cordoba has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2018.
Certifications:
- Training her K9 - Jax for future Search and Rescue Certification
- Paramedic
- State Certified Driver Engineer
Karen Rios, Firefighter
Firefighter Rios has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2014.
Certifications:
- Special Operations
- Flight Paramedic
- Paramedic
- Scuba Rescue Diver
Marcia Cruz, Firefighter K9 - Ruby
Firefighter Cruz has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2017.
Certifications:
- Training her K9 - Ruby for future Search and Rescue Certification
- Paramedic
Sandie Baillie, Battalion Chief
Chief Baillie has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 1998. She has served as Battalion Chief for MDFR since 2015.
Certifications:
- Technical Rescue Technician (TRT)
- Paramedic
Meghan Washlow, Firefighter K9 - Gunner
Firefighter Washlow has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2018.
Certifications:
- Training her K9 - Gunner for future Search and Rescue Certification
- Paramedic
- Registered Nurse
Volunteer Work:
- 1/2 marathon for PTSD Awareness
Karen Joseph, Firefighter
Firefighter Joseph has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 1995.
Certifications:
- Aircraft Rescue & FireFighting (ARFF)
- Hazmat Specialist
- Inspector
- Instructor III Certification
- U.S.A.R. Hazmat
- Paramedic
Volunteer Work:
- Local 1402 Charities - Toy Drive Chairperson
- QA Committee member 15 years
- C.P.A.T. Proctor
- Live Fire Instructor
- Paramedic
Shanti Hall, Division Chief
Chief Hall has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 1996 and is a US Army Veteran.
Certifications:
- Paramedic
Volunteer Work:
- Volunteer at Lotus House Women’s Shelter Board of Merit Committee for MDFR
Veronica Cordoba, Firefighter K9 - Jax
Firefighter Cordoba has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2018.
Certifications:
- Training her K9 - Jax for future Search and Rescue Certification
- Paramedic
- State Certified Driver Engineer
Firefighter/Driver Engineer Wilson has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 1995.
Certifications:
- Paramedic
- Instructor
- Driver Instructor
- QA Committee
- Recruitment
Volunteer Work:
- Toys for Kids (Local 1403)
- Swim Instructor (PFA)
- Mentor w/Youths (EoF)
- Mentor & Sponsorship w/Young ladies (EoF)
- Youth Choir Director (True Vine MBC)
Karen Rios, Firefighter
Firefighter Rios has served with Miami Dade Fire Rescue since 2014.
Certifications:
- Special Operations
- Flight Paramedic
- Paramedic
- Scuba Rescue Diver