Category Archives: History

Historic Narratives of CDS.

DEATH OF DEAR FRIEND RICARDO SEGURA

Por la Seguridad, Ricardo Segura Chicas.

Ricardo Segura Chicas, a dear friend and volunteer of Comandos de Salvamento has passed away.

For decades, Segura, as he was known at our main base, wore the yellow uniform, giving firsthand coverage of accidents and natural disasters as a photojournalist. Leaving his job at Diario Colatino, Ricardo went to the headquarters of the Comandos as a volunteer and lead photographer.

He also took part of our motorcycle EMS response team and carried his camera for these events that included rescues and emergencies.

He hold his work in the highest regards and his service to our institution. He dedicated a good part of his time to the service of the community.

For more than a month, Ricardo presented health problems, for which he was admitted to a national hospital where yesterday afternoon he lost the battle and now rests in peace.

Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador, are in deep mourning for the death of this great man, who, on International Volunteer Day, was called to the presence of the Lord.

Strength be to his family, friends, colleagues from the national and international press, as well as the volunteer personnel of Comandos de Salvamento, who will miss forever miss his presence.

 

A sad Christmas for this great loss.
Ricardo with all of his friends at Diario Colatino.
Always willing to help the needy.
Ricardo Segura recieves his medal of honor as a volunteer in 2018.

COMANDOS LOSES THEIR MOST HONORED VETERAN

José Ernesto Ramos Sabrían during our 60th anniversary celebration.

José Ernesto Ramos Sabrían, the most famous CDS veteran and teacher of generations of lifeguards and lifeguards with more than 45 years of volunteer service, died the night between December 22 and 23 2020 at his home in Soyapango, his family reported.

Ramos has worked in emergencies since Hurricane Fi-Fi, storms, earthquakes, and the Montebello landslide. He was a member of the Board of Directors multiple times, chief of brigades, chief of instructors. During our 60th anniversary on September 30, a small tribute was made in which a jacket was placed with the emblems of all the specialties in which Comandos are trained, among them being rescue in all aspects including = Emergency Medical Technician , Vertical High Angle, Vehicle, Trepi Flood, Collapsed Structures Aquatic, and rescues at sea. Ramos was a specialist in all the above items mentioned.

The Press Department, the Board of Directors and the Executive Directorate mourn the death of such a valued member and wish him to enjoy heavenly mercy. CDS 60 YEARS!

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CDS STAFF RECOGNITION

Primer convivio de jóvenes socorristas de Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador.

Authorities of the new Board of Directors of Comandos de Salvamento El Salvador, held the first gathering for the young rescuers as a form of gratitude despite the pandemic that the country is facing.

The young volunteers from Ciudad Arce, Tepecoyo, El Congo, Zapotitán, Santa Ana and Quezaltepeque, came together to share a time of healthy recreation and in this way thank all the effort they make to cover emergencies at the national level.

CDS  also thanked the companies and entities such as Pettenati, Topao, ODESSA, Muebles Encima and the City Hall of Ciudad Arce, for the support they provided so that this gathering would take place.

In addition, to Mr. Smelin Portillo and a Funeral Home, because in this way some prizes were awarded to the lifeguards, who others enjoyed sporting events and swimming in the recreational center where said gathering took place.

Rescue Commands presented plaques of recognition to the Pettenati company, American Park, Termos del Río and the Mayor of Ciudad Arce, Francisco Morán, for the contribution made during the emergency of the pandemic and the strengthening of the young rescuers.

We Honor Manuel Funes

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CDS leaders and volunteers supported Manuel’s family and handed his mother the Guardian Angel Medallion given by the governing body of Comandos de Salvamento.  This designated him as a hero of CDS SINCE HE GAVE OVER 25 years of his life to serve Salvadorans when they are most in need. Manuel was buried in La Bermeja cemetery where he was given well deserved honor for his service. Feliz viaje amigo.

Campos entrega medal a mamá de manuel.
Francisco Campos de la Junta Directiva y otros de la institución apoyando a la madre y familia de Manuel.