Wendy Aguilar

Wendy Aguilar Wendy Aguilar is a multimedia journalist for CBS/CW in Sacramento

The Social Media Strategies Summit for First Responders (Virtual) is off to an incredible start—and I’m thrilled to be m...
04/23/2025

The Social Media Strategies Summit for First Responders (Virtual) is off to an incredible start—and I’m thrilled to be moderating a panel tomorrow!

🎥 Video Best Practices: Content Creation for Instagram Stories & Reels
🗓️ Wednesday at 10:00 AM (PST)
📍Join us here: https://socialmediastrategiessummit.com/first-responders-2025/summit/agenda-at-a-glance/day-two/9.html?headparentid=0

I’ll be joining an amazing lineup of communicators: Alaina Gertz, Austin McDaniel, and Ronda Scholting—as we dive into tips, strategies, and examples to help public safety agencies maximize their impact through short-form video.

If you’re looking to take your department’s social presence to the next level, this is a session you won’t want to miss!

This week, I opened an email from the Social Media Conference, and as I clicked through to explore the agenda for GSMCO...
03/27/2025

This week, I opened an email from the Social Media Conference, and as I clicked through to explore the agenda for GSMCON2025, I was hit with a surreal moment—there I was, right on the cover. A photo from last year’s presentation on Instagram Reels. And even more humbling? This year, I’ve been invited back to lead a two-hour workshop:

🎬 Short-Form Video 201 – Crafting Engaging Videos from Planning to Publishing

Someone recently asked me, “With all the things you do, do you still get nervous when speaking in public?” The answer? Absolutely. Every. Single. Time. But I do it anyway.

As an introvert, I’ve come a long way. In high school, I was the student who sat in the back of the classroom, praying the teacher wouldn’t call on me because even that tiny spotlight would send me into full-blown panic. I never volunteered to speak, and when I had to—because of a class project—I wanted to disappear.

It wasn’t until college that I started pushing myself. Raising my hand. Volunteering. Speaking up, even when my voice shook. And now? I stand on conference stages, leading workshops, sharing my knowledge, and hoping to empower others.

I wish my younger self could see me now. She’d be shocked. She’d be proud. And I hope that anyone reading this—who feels that same fear—knows that growth is possible. Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s moving forward despite it.

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to lead an amazing team in showcasing Sacramento Fire on the popular Becomin...
02/12/2025

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to lead an amazing team in showcasing Sacramento Fire on the popular Becoming a Firefighter Podcast!🎙️

With so many moving parts behind the scenes, it was a rewarding challenge to bring this vision to life. The result? An outstanding episode highlighting everything that makes Sacramento Fire a great place for everyone. From career opportunities to our department culture, we put the spotlight on what it truly means to serve this community.

A huge shoutout to the fantastic team that made it all happen! Working together to promote recruitment and share our mission was an absolute honor. If you haven’t checked out the episode yet, don’t miss it!

Watch the episode here: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=becoming+a+firefither+recruitment+in+the+spotlight&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 =ive&vld=cid:dacf3921,vid:U-NUcFv8C_U,st:0

✨ Ribbon cutting throwback! ✨A few weeks ago, we wrapped up an incredible journey with Leadership Sacramento, and I’m st...
01/30/2025

✨ Ribbon cutting throwback! ✨

A few weeks ago, we wrapped up an incredible journey with Leadership Sacramento, and I’m still reminiscing about our final day together. 🎉

I couldn’t resist sharing a few more photos from our ribbon-cutting ceremony—because honestly, it was a moment worth celebrating all over again!

This wasn’t just any ribbon cutting; it marked the unveiling of a street soccer facility that we had the privilege of helping to build. Watching this vision come to life and knowing the impact it’ll have on the community was truly unforgettable. 💙⚽
Big thanks to everyone who poured their hearts into this project and made it happen. It’s amazing what teamwork, leadership, and a shared purpose can achieve!

Here's to many more goals scored and lives touched on this field! 🥅

They say we’re only a few degrees of separation… so, with that in mind, I think I’ve already met Fergie!😄 She took a pho...
01/28/2025

They say we’re only a few degrees of separation… so, with that in mind, I think I’ve already met Fergie!😄

She took a photo with one of our K9 peer support friends, Ember, and I’ve got a similar photo with Ember too. So, I guess that makes us all friends now, right? 🐾📸

Last week was one of the most unforgettable moments of this year —and one that I’ll treasure forever.I had the honor of ...
12/23/2024

Last week was one of the most unforgettable moments of this year —and one that I’ll treasure forever.

I had the honor of setting up a surprise reunion at Station 6 for the incredible crew who saved baby Daleyza’s life on June 22 - Baby Daleyza was born on the side of Highway 99. Today, we invited local news and told the crew at Station 6 that they were being recognized by UC Davis for their heroic efforts on June 22nd. But the real reason we were all there was about to be revealed.

As my heart raced, I watched Daleyza’s mom walk in, holding her tiny miracle. I had to hold back tears as she approached the firefighters—Captain David Fike, Lukas Troutman, Jeffrey Switkowski, Eric Chin, and Adrienne Bishrat—who saved her baby’s life. The look on their faces was priceless as they realized why everyone had gathered.

Daleyza’s mom shared how grateful she is to have her daughter home for the holidays after more than 145 days in the hospital. Watching this reunion, filled with gratitude and emotion, was a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we connect people through stories like this.

I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to put this surprise together and to witness such a beautiful moment of hope and humanity.

12/18/2024

This week, I had the pleasure of joining Riley Carroll from FOX40 to talk about one of my all-time favorite events—Battle of the Badges! 🚒🚔

For the last five years, Sacramento Fire has proudly taken home the win, raising the most funds for the Salvation Army. But this year, we need your help to keep our streak alive!🎄

This event holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first I experienced after joining Sacramento Fire five years ago. It’s truly inspiring to see our firefighters, police officers, and community come together to support such an important cause. ❤️

📅 Join us this Wednesday, December 18th, from 12–1 PM at Arden Fair Mall!

Let’s cheer on our teams and make the holidays brighter for those in need. Hope to see you there!🛍️✨

Today, I joined the wonderful Riley Carroll from KTXL FOX40 News to talk about one of my favorite events—Battle of the B...
12/18/2024

Today, I joined the wonderful Riley Carroll from KTXL FOX40 News to talk about one of my favorite events—Battle of the Badges! 🚒🚔

For the past five years, Sacramento Fire has proudly taken home the win, raising the most funds for the Salvation Army. But this year, we need your help to keep the streak alive!

This event is extra special to me because it was one of the first I experienced when I joined Sacramento Fire five years ago. It’s heartwarming to see our firefighters, police officers, and community rallying together to support such an important cause.

Join us this Wednesday, December 18, from 12–1 PM at Arden Fair Mall—cheer us on and help make the holidays brighter for those in need!

This week, I’ll attend the final Leadership Sacramento class of the year, and what a journey it has been! I’m so gratefu...
12/09/2024

This week, I’ll attend the final Leadership Sacramento class of the year, and what a journey it has been! I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned about this incredible community that I love so much and for all the inspiring people I’ve met along the way.

Last month’s class was a special one, themed around “Cool Things Made in California”—and it truly lived up to the name! It was also wonderful to reconnect with my former ABC10 colleague, Ananda Rochita, who completed Leadership Sacramento last year and returned as a day chair alongside Katie Durham.

Seeing their passion and dedication to the program was inspiring!

Leadership Sacramento has been an unforgettable experience, and I’m excited to carry the lessons and connections from this year into the future.

One of the first major projects I tackled when I joined the Sacramento Fire Department was working on the Live Rescue TV...
11/28/2024

One of the first major projects I tackled when I joined the Sacramento Fire Department was working on the Live Rescue TV show that aired on A&E. What an incredible experience it was to showcase the bravery and dedication of our firefighters on such a big platform!

Recently, I came across photos from the filming days, including when Matt Iseman visited Sacramento to film an episode. The energy on set, the collaboration between our team and the crew, and the stories we were able to share were truly unforgettable.🚒🎥

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