For the next four days, Central Coast teens are learning what a day in the life of a Santa Maria firefighter is like. It's all part of a four-day Junior and Teen Firefighter Camp where kids get hands-on experience. "People had Superman and Spiderman when they were my age I had firefighters,” said Abraham Villanueva.
Villanueva has always seen firefighters as heroes. For him, becoming one is a dream he hopes to one day make a reality. "I saw a fireman run into this house with a hose and I thought they were Superman,” he said.
His admiration with the career started at just 10 years old after he saw firefighters help knock down a fire on this block. "I love it, it’s truly an amazing experience here with all of the firefighters,” he said as he described his experience at the camp.