Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting chief James Diaz left the position last month, making the position vacant. Commonwealth Ports Authority has yet to name his replacement as of press time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI informed the CPA about my plan to leave work last April due to medical reasons. I was diagnosed [with] diabetes four years ago and I want to take care of my health from here on,\u201d Diaz said.<\/p>\n
Diaz joined CPA ARFF in 1990 and has committed 27 years of service to the department. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was my first job. I rose through the ranks, from being a trainee to a firefighter and in 2007 I was named fire chief. I moved up by working hard. I love being a firefighter.\u201d<\/p>\n
The core of Diaz\u2019s work was in aviation safety and his job\u2019s biggest challenge was to meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a big responsibility but we do our part. Me and my team\u2019s focus were safety equipment and facility-wise,\u201d said Diaz.<\/p>\n
Assistant fire chief for operations Frederick A. Pangelinan said, \u201cDiaz was a good leader. We worked well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before he left the department, Diaz gave recommendations of people who can fill the fire chief position.<\/p>\n
\u201cI made recommendations of people who I know will continue the objectives and vision of the department. These people have good character, leadership skills, innovative, and understand ARFF responsibilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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