San Francisco Fire Department serves an estimated 1.5 million people, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services.
Established in 1866, the San Francisco Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. From the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 to the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989, the Department has grown to meet the many challenges along the way. Today, the San Francisco Fire Department serves an estimated 1.5 million people, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services to the residents, visitors and workers within San Francisco's 49 square miles.
06/20/2026
https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/firefighters-plan-ahead-at-new-sutter-campus/
Firefighters Join Planning for New Neurosciences Complex | Vitals As construction crews shape Sutter Health’s future Advanced Neurosciences Complex at CPMC’s Mission Bernal campus, the San Francisco Fire Department is also getting to know the building from the inside out. Before the five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility opens in 2028, fire crews are walking...
06/20/2026
From tip‑off to final buzzer, (off duty) played with heart, teamwork, and resilience. policeandfiregames
Capped it off with a gold‑medal 🥇 win over FDNY
Honored to represent San Francisco at the highest level. San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 798 Social/Member Services
06/19/2026
06/19/2026: is the last watch for the senior firefighter of the San Francisco Fire Department. Willie Wong has served 35 years (number 1️⃣ in department seniority), where he led by example and educated many firefighters and officers as they served at Fire Station 14.
Willie being missed is an understatement. The department will be at a loss.
thanks you for your service Willie.
Recruit Academy 137 is nearing the end of their journey, marking the milestone with a visit to Headquarters to meet and greet Chief Crispen. A proud moment as they prepare to join the ranks and serve the City of San Francisco.
06/15/2026
Happy Flag Day. Today we honor our the United States flag and the ideals it represents
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMPLETES 7-HOUR TECHNICAL CLIFF
RESCUE AT DEAD MAN’S POINT
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 13, 2026 — The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) completed a complex,
seven-hour technical cliff rescue at Dead Man’s Point in the Land’s End area of the Presidio/Golden Gate National
Parks Recreation Area, rescuing an injured hiker amid extremely hazardous conditions.
Training today in Golden Gate Park focused on Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) operations. Crews practiced tactics used when vegetation fires threaten homes, businesses, and other developed areas. These skills help firefighters protect lives and property where the urban environment meets the wildland.
Training in confined spaces where the stakes are high.
Today, SFFD crews from Battalion 3 and SFFD Station 4 conducted training aboard an international vessel docked in San Francisco.
When a fire breaks out hundreds of miles from shore, there’s no backup. Shipboard fires present challenges such as confined spaces, unique hazards, and specialized equipment. These risks are also present when vessels are at port, so our firefighters train for these scenarios.
What makes shipboard fires different:
1. Confined spaces: Steel walls and narrow passages cause heat and smoke to build up quickly with nowhere to escape.
2. Unique hazards: Fuel, batteries, cargo, and ship systems are all packed into one hull, creating multiple fire types in a single area.
3. No backup at sea: There are no hydrants or mutual aid. The crew on board are the first and only responders until reaching port.
4. Specialized tactics: Different hose patterns, ventilation techniques, and search methods are required compared to building fires. Training on the actual vessel helps crews understand the layout and associated risks.
Regular training leads to a more resilient and safer San Francisco, both on land and at sea.
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