Ricardo De León

Ricardo De León serves as the first chief commander of the regional zone of Panama within the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Panamá (BCBP) and is also a volunteer firefighter. He has highlighted the challenges faced by volunteer fire companies, including a significant decline in volunteer numbers due to issues such as insufficient uniforms and low morale, while emphasizing the ongoing commitment of firefighters to serve their communities despite these obstacles.