Tonny Arias has been a dedicated member of the City Of Miami Fire Department for 14 years. In 2003, he initially pursued a career in law enforcement and joined the Florida Dept. of Corrections as a correction officer. During his time in the academy, he showcased his impressive wrestling skills in Defensive Tactics, even pinning one of his instructors. This outstanding performance led to his placement in a specialized confinement unit that dealt with maximum-security inmates. Throughout his three years with the DOC, Tonny served as a valuable member of the RRT, Confinement, and Cell Extraction team.

Driven by his passion for assisting others, Tonny embarked on a firefighting career in 2006. After graduating as the class leader, he briefly worked at Marathon Fire Rescue before joining the City Of Miami Fire Department in 2009. Tonny’s list of accomplishments and positions within the department is extensive, including roles as a Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Inspector, receiving three FF unit citations, and specializing in various rescue operations such as vehicle extrication, rope rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue, high angle rescue, and swift water rescue.

Tonny was born and raised in Miami, FL, and currently resides there with his wife and dog. His son proudly serves as a US Marine. Tonny maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys spending time outdoors engaging in activities like riding an ATV, bicycling, and shooting.