Joseph Salvatierra
Crew Supervisor III
LCC

First job: “I was an auto mechanic working part time in High School.”

Birthplace: “Phoenix, Arizona.”

Years at FCEOC: Approx. 3 years

Best advice ever received: “Work hard at everything you do. Something my dad would always say.”

Favorite advice I give: “Stay in school and just work hard at it.”

Interesting experience/adventure: “I’m a part time firefighter at Madera County.”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: “It would have to be Olive Garden. Spaghetti.”

Proudest moment: “All three children are born. I have 2 young boys that are 5 and 8 years old. My oldest is 11 years old.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “Becoming a better person and having a great family.”

Best vacation I’ve taken/dream vacation: “It would have to be the beach house in Cayucus.”

Favorite weekend activity: “Spending with my immediate family.”

Last good movie: “Predator vs. Alien.”

Scariest experience: “Running into a burning house for a rescue.”

If I had a million dollars I would: “I would go on a month or two vacation. Visit the East Coast all the way to the South end.”

Favorite place to shop: “Home Depot.”

Favorite childhood memory: “Playing soccer.”

I admire… “My wife.”

Words that describe me best: “Reliable and hard-working.”

I like to watch: “I like to watch the AMC or the Animal Channel.”

Favorite music or artist: “I just listen to everything from Country to Rock.”

In my spare time… “I don’t have spare time! I walk my dog in the morning, I work as a firefighter part time, I spend time with my family, own my business, and work at EOC!”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… “No matter what, keep your head up and continue to work hard without letting up. It’ll help you overcome all circumstances.”