Perez, Albert 2024-02-22

This interview features Albert Perez as he discuss growing up in Plainview, Texas and working as a fireman in the town. Perez begins by giving background information on his family before briefly describing his education. Perez then recalls what it was like working on the farm and how it shaped him and his future experiences. He explains his lifelong career as a firefighter—recounting details such as fire safety, changing regulations, and different required training for the job. The interview closes with the group discussing grassfires and fireworks in the county.

Introduction and background information; working on a farm; Working different jobs on the farm; Getting a job with the Plainview fire department; The first firefighting call he went on; Working through the ranks as a firefighter; House construction materials; fire safety; Getting regulations put in place; Safety training and ambulance services; The implementation of 911; Biggest disaster he got called to work on; retirement; Siblings; working for a car dealership; Building ownership; Technology in the fire trucks; grassfires