Captain
City of Riverside Fire Department and California Task Force 6
Fire Captain Eric Peniata embarked on his esteemed career with the City of Riverside Fire Department in January 2001. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently exhibited high energy, unwavering pride in his profession, and a strong inner drive to excel. Currently assigned at the Technical Rescue fire station on in Midtown, Eric serves as a Fire Captain on the truck company and is a pivotal member of the Technical Rescue Team, specializing in low-frequency, high-risk incidents. Eric's role on the Technical Rescue Team involves specialized training in various areas, including rope rescue, structural collapse techniques, confined space, trench and swift water rescue. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in the CA-TF6 National FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team, offering his skills as a rescue specialist, technical search specialist, communication specialist, and medical specialist. As a longtime member of both of these teams Captain Peniata has been deployed locally as well as throughout the country on several occasions to assist in rescue efforts.
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Monday, August 5, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM