Garín Voluntary Firefighters Mark Golden Jubilee With 5K Community Marathon
The Garin Voluntary Firefighters mark their 50th institutional anniversary with a community event after five decades of local emergency service, eldiariodeescobar.com.ar reported. Founded formally on October 1, 1976, the corps formed to meet the rapid demographic growth of the city and the urgent need for local emergency response.
The entity’s creation stemmed from a collective neighborhood effort driven by parish priest Pedro Alberto Perna, a women’s committee led by Eva for the building’s construction, and historical figures like Eugenio “Totocho” Bozzano, with Félix Simón Lima serving as the first board president. In the early days, San Fernando and Escobar volunteer departments provided supplemental coverage, while local residents raised funds to adapt an old sodería vehicle nicknamed “El Volvito” as their first rescue truck.
Escobar District Hosts 5km Race on October 18
To celebrate these golden jubilees spanning 1976 to 2026, the department is hosting a 5-kilometer participatory race open to residents throughout the Escobar district. The sports and recreation event takes place on Sunday, October 18, starting at 8:30 a.m. The starting line sits at Presidente Perón Avenue 963 near the Garín Station flags, and the finish line is located at Destacamento N° 2 “Eugenio ‘Totocho’ Bozzano”.
Participants can complete the 5K course by running, walking, or riding a bicycle to accommodate all age groups and fitness levels. Interested participants can register by scanning the QR code on official posters, calling 03327-518129, or emailing bomberosgarin@yahoo.com.ar.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Garín Firefighters Anniversary
Who founded the Garín Voluntary Firefighters?
The department was established through a community effort championed by parish priest Pedro Alberto Perna, a women’s committee led by Eva, and historical figures such as Eugenio “Totocho” Bozzano, with Félix Simón Lima heading the first board of directors.
What was “El Volvito”?
El Volvito was the affectionate nickname given to the department’s first improvised rescue vehicle, which local residents funded and adapted from an old sodería truck during the corps’ early operational years.
Where does the anniversary 5K marathon take place?
The October 18 event begins at 8:30 a.m. near the Garín Station flags on Presidente Perón Avenue 963 and finishes at Destacamento N° 2 “Eugenio ‘Totocho’ Bozzano”.
The 5-kilometer participatory race starts on October 18 at 8:30 a.m.
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