Adolfo Huerta was born in Coeneo, Michoacan Mexico in 1954. At the age of 13 he moved to Fillmore, Ca. with his grandmother Lupe Rangel and uncles on a student Visa to continue his education. He attended Fillmore Jr. High and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1974. Adolfo was one of many FHS’s successful long distant runners, still holding a record today. He has been happily married to his high school sweetheart Rosa since 1976. They have three children, Erika Arana, Jessica Huerta and Jorge Luis Huerta. Combined they have eight energetic grandchildren.

Adolfo has worn many hats in the City of Fillmore; from dishwasher, to busboy, cook, to landscaper, teacher’s aide to working alongside Dr. Nelson as his veterinarian assistant for 17 years all while being a volunteer fire fighter for the Fillmore Fire Department. In 1992 he was hired as the first paid Fire Captain for Fillmore and in 2000 his peers voted him fire fighter of the year. He has served over 30 years on the department.

Adolfo has been an active member of many organizations in our community, such as Optimist Club, Boys & Girls Club, Youth Task Force, Lions Club and One Step a La Vez. He has taught CPR, First Aid and CERT Classes for many Fillmore and Ventura Country residents. The little spare time that he has is all spent cheering his grandchildren on in their sports.