Category Archives: Community Support

Large Public Events, Parades, National Holidays, Civil Unrest, Soccer Games, Concerts, Jail Riots, etc. Presence at political events.

Comandos Prepare for August Holidays and New Ambulances

Comandos are currently preparing for August’s annual patron saint week vacation festivities.  This starts Friday July 28th at la Féria internacional. CDS will be present at all organized events including celebrations located around el estadio cuscatlán and carnival sites throughout San Salvador. Comando youth first responders will offer first aid posts at both correo and comercio parades with 6 ambulances ready to respond for any emergency that may take place.

The infamous Comando lifeguards will be standing vigilant at all prominent beaches throughout El Salvador.

Comandos will also be present as they are every year with over 500 volunteers and 25 ambulances to offer community crowd support for the Salvador del Mundo transfiguration ceremonies at the Cathedral in downtown San Salvador.

Comandos Presente!

 Comandos proudly stand before Class A ambulance units donated by the Alburquerque Fire Dept. Rescue units prepared for immediate response!

CDS at the Good Life Festival

CDS again participated in the Good Life festival that is offered in Quezaltepeque north of San Salvador of which 40 institutions participated and of which is promoted by the Salvadoran president Prof. Salvador Sánchez Cerén

Comandos de Salvamento pone a disposición los médicos y enfermeras para poder brindar asistencia a las personas que buscan una consulta por sus diversas enfermedades, ya que en dicho festival los medicamentos son completamente gratuitos.

CDS doctors, nurses were present to offer free health consults. Geriatric consults were of particular focus.

CDS will continue with their collaborative spirit in helping the community improve health care for all.

 

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Recognized for Heroic Efforts at Tres Torres Fire

The El Salvador Treasury department recognized Comandos de Salvamento for their heroic acts during the fire a few weeks ago at Tres Torres that cost the lives of two people. Comandos, Red Cross, National Firefighters, Salvadoran Air force and the National Civilian Police Dept. collaborated in the rescue operation.

Mauricio Ramírez Landaverde, minister of justice and public security, along with the general director of the National Civilian Police, Howard Cotto, led the cermony of recognition. “These were the first to respond and rescue many lives along with the Salvadoran Airforce who offered technical experise during this emergency,” stated Landaverde.

The Treasury dept affirmed the sacrifice, work and dedication of these rescue groups in order to save lives. Landaverde also stated, “this country has been through alot over the years and crime organizations have presented as a serious threat and by only united can we overcome this adversity.”

Foto de Colatino