Volunteer Firefighter of the Month

Juan Ferreyro

Juan joined the department as a volunteer on May 6, 2008.  Juan is a very enthusiastic member.  He has demonstrated a great sense of humour and invariably participates in extra daytime practices.  He's a young and energetic guy who is fast becoming a very dependable and skilled firefighter who is respected for both his skills, and his experience, by the other members.  Juan has also completed his firefighter certification to the NFPA 1001 FF2 level.  Juan is our first member who was once a part of the Junior Firefighter Program with Pitt Meadows Secondary School (2006/2007).

Juan works many jobs and is currently focused on Ski Patrol at Mt. Seymour.  He has demonstrated and recognized a true passion for paramedicine and is pursuing his Primary Care Paramedic Certification at this time.  He is hoping for a career either as a paramedic or firefighter in the future.  An avid athlete, Juan is involved in many sports including volleyball, skiing/snowboarding, soccer and others.  His passion for his heritage is great and he takes quite a bit of friendly "ribbing" at the hall about his Latin heritage; in particular, what country exactly he is from.  He has been mistaken for, and accused of being, many nationalities but deep down Argentina is his home.  Juan is excellent at taking the jokes of his fellow firefighters about all things "Juan" - his hair, his accent, his nationality, his clothes, and his youthful mistakes.  Affectionately known by many monikers here (because his full name of Juan Facundo Ferreyro Ayaya is much too hard to pronounce for most of us), his most common nickname of "Facu" is but one of many he has received.  And for one of the youngest guys in the department, he is also very good at dishing it back, as many have experienced!

Very close with his family, especially his younger brother, Juan definitely exhibits maturity beyond his years in recognizing the need for balance in life between work, fun and family.  Facu has a great future here for as long as he wants to stay and is a member who fits in with all and is earning the respect of everyone in the department.

Thank you Juan!