Saving lives and property by exceeding expectations
Reeves County Emergency Service Districts No. 1 and No. 2 (RCESD) is a team of men and women who serve and protect the communities of Reeves County by providing Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
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A Board of five commissioners governs each ESD. These Commissioners are appointed to two-year terms by the County Commissioners Court. The ESD Board of Commissioners is the source of authority and governance for each District and has final say over all matters affecting the ESD.
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The professional & volunteer firefighters and paramedics of RCESD Nos. 1 & 2 are a team that helps protect the communities of Reeves County by responding to fires, hazardous incidents and medical emergencies at a moment's notice. 24/7/365
District units are currently on scene of a residential structure fire near the intersection of E. 9th & S. Orange St. in Pecos. Expect a large presence of emergency vehicles and road closures in that area.
It's firefighter Friday! Allow us to introduce you to Engineer Kariza Contreras.![]()
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Engineer Contreras is assigned to A-Shift at Station 4.![]()
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Kariza has been with Reeves County ESD No. 1 for a little over five years, but her firefighting journey started even earlier. Inspired by her dad and cousins, who volunteered with the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department, she joined as a volunteer in 2017 before becoming a Fire Cadet with the ESD. Since then, she's worked her way up through the ranks to Firefighter and now proudly serves as an Engineer.![]()
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As an Engineer, Kariza is responsible for the fire truck and every piece of equipment assigned to it. But ask her what matters most, and she'll tell you it's getting her crew to every call quickly and safely.![]()
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A Few Things About Engineer Contreras…![]()
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Favorite fire truck: Tower 4![]()
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Favorite station snack: Cheese and crackers![]()
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Fire truck playlist when not responding to a call: '80s and '90s rock![]()
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Off-duty adventures: Spending time with family, taking spontaneous road trips, and making custom car freshies.![]()
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Pet: Myla, her Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix.![]()
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When asked: If you became Chief today and had to repaint the fleet, but couldn't use red or blue, what would you choose? "You'd be seeing black fire trucks with gray and purple accents driving around Reeves County."![]()
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Words to Live By![]()
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The best advice Kariza has ever received is simple:![]()
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"Learn everything that you can. Keep pushing, keep learning, and become a leader."![]()
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That's exactly how she's approached her own career. In fact, she says her greatest accomplishment has been overcoming her shyness, stepping outside her comfort zone, and becoming a leader within the organization.![]()
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For Future Firefighters…![]()
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Kariza's advice is one every firefighter can appreciate:![]()
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"Give it everything you have. Anything less is unacceptable. You're responsible for the lives of others. The reward at the end is worth every bit of the hard work."![]()
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Thank you, Engineer Kariza Contreras, for your dedication to our department and to the citizens of Reeves County. We're proud to have you on our team!
Reminder to join us this Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 AM as we celebrate the grand opening of Station 4 and Training Center.
Allow us to introduce you to Dispatch Lieutenant Gabrielle Natividad![]()
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At Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos. 1 & 2, our dispatchers are the calm voice on the other end of the phone when seconds matter most. This week, we're excited to introduce one of those dedicated professionals, Dispatch Lieutenant Gabrielle Natividad.![]()
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Lt. Natividad was born in Pecos but grew up in Austin and Midland. In 2016, she returned to Pecos for the summer to help in the family business. During that time, she fell in love with the community, and with her husband, Nicholas. Together they decided to make Pecos their permanent home.![]()
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As a Dispatch Lieutenant, Lt. Gabrielle is certified as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD) and Emergency Dispatch Quality (ED-Q). In addition to answering and processing 9-1-1 calls for fire and EMS emergencies, she is responsible for ensuring that fellow dispatchers uphold the highest quality assurance standards set by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatchers.![]()
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When asked what advice she would give someone interested in becoming a dispatcher, Lt. Natividad said:![]()
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"Be open-minded and be prepared for change at a moment's notice. Things happen quickly in the dispatch center. You can go from no calls to life-threatening emergencies in an instant. It's the dispatcher's job to keep the caller calm and provide lifesaving instructions before fire and EMS crews arrive."![]()
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When she's away from work, Lt. Natividad enjoys reading, especially thriller novels, and spending time with her husband, Nicholas, and their five children, who range in age from 4 to 15 years old.![]()
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A few fun facts about Gabrielle:![]()
• Favorite work snack: Lime Flamin' Hot Cheetos![]()
• Favorite color: Purple… for now! (She says it changes from time to time.)![]()
• Pets: A miniature Pomeranian and a St. Bernard![]()
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One thing that helps Gabrielle through challenging shifts is her faith.![]()
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"I pray often. I pray between calls for our patients, our dispatchers, and our responders."![]()
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Thank you, Lieutenant Natividad, for your leadership, compassion, and dedication to serving the citizens of Reeves County. We are proud to have you as part of the RCESD family!
Don't forget to join us next Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 AM as we celebrate the grand opening of Station 4 and Training Center.
Were You Born To Serve?
If So, We’re Hiring!
FIREFIGHTERS & PARAMEDICS
- Excellent Equipment
- Competitive Pay
- Health & Retirement Benefits
Would you or someone you know be interested in joining our team? No matter how great or small your service might be, it’s highly needed, greatly appreciated and will be generously compensated.