The Chief rose through the ranks at the Fillmore Fire Dept. to make his dream of becoming a firefighter come true.

Chief Landeros was hands-on when it came to the community. He never said No to a request for help.

Chief Landeros could be seen serving Fillmore in uniform all over town.

In August 2014 Chief Landeros and Fillmore Fire crew visited Fillmore resident Darlene Wallace at CMH Hospital. Fillmore Fire had responded to a woman not breathing and no pulse. Wallace was defibrillated twice. After 15 minutes of CPR she regained her heart beat. Visiting her in the hospital was just one of the caring ways the Chief exemplified his leadership.

November 4, 2015, Chief Landeros helped Boys & Girls club staff move sheets of drywall to their soon to be finished Teen Study Center.

Fire Chief and Interim City Manager Rigo Landeros photographed in July 2013 by Dick Diaz.

Chief Landeros barbecuing lunch for the students at Sierra High School Sierra in December of 2009

July 2014, Rigo, Rotary President and the recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Award, is shown with his wife Laura Landeros. He was presented with the award because his life exemplified the humanitarian and educational objectives of The Rotary Foundation.

Rigo with his wife Laura, father Nicholas, and children Christina Bingham, Daniel, and David.

We miss you Rigo. All over Fillmore, flags fly at half mast in honor of Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros. This one is in front of the Fire Department. A memorial has been created at the base of the flagpole. A sign reading ‘We Miss You Rigo’ and flowers express a very small part of what the community as a whole is feeling at the loss of this wonderful man. He served the community tirelessly and was a friend to everyone he met.

Chief Landero’s grand-daughter Gabriella drew this for her grandpa.