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Caltrans fights fires
Caltrans Electrician Jerardo Magadan
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Caltrans Electrician Renato Macaranas
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On Aug. 1, Caltrans Electricians Renato Macaranas and Jerardo Magadan demonstrated their commitment to public safety.
On their way to westbound Interstate 580 from the Hesperian Specialty Maintenance Yard, they came upon a grass fire on the southbound side of State Route 238 near the westbound Interstate 580 connector. The fire was about to spread and create a large fire. Macaranas and Magadan immediately stopped in a safe location and used their Indian Fire Pumps (backpack type). They put out the fire before the Fire Department and California Highway Patrol came.
Caltrans Electrical Maintenance Supervisor Lionel Madarang commended their bravery, quick decision, and actions.