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The Pinole Rotary Club  Honors Rodeo Hercules Fire District Captain John Houseman and Pinole Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Steve Dorsey.   Captain Houseman began his career in 1977 as a Reserve Firefighter with the Rodeo Fire Department and was hired as a full-time firefighter in 1980.   He quickly rose through the ranks becoming a Captain in 1989.  He grew up in Rodeo attending St. Patrick’s Elementary School and John Swett High School.  He and his wife Pam, have lived in Pinole for over 30 years.    Paramedic Dorsey is also a home town boy, graduating from Pinole Valley High School and Sacramento State.  He began his fire service career with the Cordelia Fire District and as a Reserve Firefighter with Pinole Fire Department.   He was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic in 2008.   The District is proud to honor Captain Houseman and Paramedic Dorsey for their dedication to the fire service and to the communities they serve.