Author Ariel

Hello!
My name is Ariel Castromayor. I’ve been in the fire service since 2011 and have been a Training Officer since 2018. In a profession that’s 80% hands-on, I’ve seen how most of the cognitive side of training is still delivered in that old-school “death by PowerPoint” style from the 90s and early 2000s. That’s a big part of why I enrolled in the MALAT program, to help bring fire service training into the 21st century and make it more engaging, effective, and relevant.
Alongside my work in the fire service, I’ve been heavily involved in coaching elite youth volleyball players with Team Ontario and Scorpions Volleyball in Cambridge, ON. I enjoy helping athletes grow, not just in their performance, but in their confidence and mindset - both on and off the court.
I also have a real passion for working with Oakley (yes, the sunglasses company) and being part of a brand that represents performance and innovation. Additionally, I’ve been a student of martial arts and martial philosophy since 1986, and I’ve got an appreciation (read: addiction) for luxury watches and the craftsmanship behind them.
At the end of the day, everything I do is grounded in my family. My wife, kids, and grandchildren mean everything to me. They are my joy and my legacy - and my biggest motivation and what I’m most proud of.