Here’s the latest news from San Francisco Firefighters Local 798…
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This week, Local 798 President Shon Buford got vaccinated by SFFD Chief Jeanine Nicholson. Chief Nicholson used to be a Paramedic on M15 on Ocean Avenue and brought back her skills to make us all safer! San Francisco residents can go to www.sf.gov/vaccinenotify and submit contact and eligibility information, and then be notified via email when it’s their turn to get vaccinated.
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California COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
California will adopt an age-based system to vaccinate residents and turn over its distribution to the health insurance company Blue Shield in an effort to speed up what has been among the slowest vaccination rollouts in the country. Meanwhile, the discovery of new variants that may spread more easily, including a mutation that took hold in the Bay Area in December, makes the rollout even more urgent to fix. San Francisco has said it wants to vaccinate all eligible residents by June; at the same time, questions have arisen over why people from out of town can get vaccinated there. Here's the latest on when and where you will be able to get a vaccine across the Bay Area. If you are scheduled for an appointment, here's what to do before and after getting the shot.
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Coronavirus Map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across California
Track the spread of coronavirus cases in the Bay Area and California and get live updates with The San Francisco Chronicle's exclusive map, the only comprehensive case tracker for the region.
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Local 798 Recognizes Black History Month
During the month of February, we honor pioneers of our profession to show you the impact African Americans have made in the history of the fire service. Trailblazers like Patrick H. Raymond who was appointed to the Cambridge, Massachusetts Fire Department in the 1850s and is believed to be the first Black Fire Chief in the United States and Arthur “Smokestack” Hardy who dedicated his life to chronicling historical information about black firefighters. Visit our Facebook Page to learn more.
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Photo courtesy of the SFFD |
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Fire breaks out at beloved San Francisco event space 111 Minna
The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a one-alarm fire Wednesday morning at the art gallery and event space 111 Minna, named for the skinny alleyway where it's located in the city's SoMa neighborhood. As of 11:30 a.m., the blaze was under control with no injuries or displaced residents reported, the department said.
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No injuries after crews contain San Francisco fire
Crews responded to a 1st-alarm fire in San Francisco Saturday night. The San Francisco Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Great Highway. As of around 9:44 p.m., the fire was contained. Officials say there was possibly a person trapped. But in an update, SFPD says there were no injuries.
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SFFD contains fire at Potrero Hill apartments
Firefighters were able to contain a fire that broke out Monday afternoon at an apartment complex in Potrero Hill. The fire had been burning in the area of 700 Missouri. No injuries were reported.
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Invest In Your Safety Now
As City leaders deliberate the budget for Fiscal Years 2020-21 and 2021-22, it is critical to continue providing first-class service and unparalleled patient care. Please take a minute to visit our website and find out how you can Take Action.
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Coronavirus vaccine clinic opens in San Francisco after deadliest month in pandemic
San Francisco opened the first of several neighborhood coronavirus immunization sites in the Mission District on Monday, moving forward with plans to reach communities hit hardest by the pandemic even as vaccine supply remained severely limited. The new clinic was hailed as another hopeful sign of nearing an end to the pandemic, especially welcome after the state and Bay Area emerged from the single deadliest month so far. More than a third of COVID-19 deaths in the Bay Area occurred in January, with 1,677 people losing their lives last month.
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Wildfire smoke may carry ‘mind-bending’ amounts of fungi and bacteria, scientists say
When wildfires roar through a forest and bulldozers dig into the earth to stop advancing flames, they may be churning more into the air than just clouds of dust and smoke, scientists say. Those dark, billowing plumes of smoke that rise on waves of heat during the day and sink into valleys as the night air cools may be transporting countless living microbes that can seep into our lungs or cling to our skin and clothing, according to research published recently in Science. In some cases, researchers fear that airborne pathogens could sicken firefighters or downwind residents.
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Retired SF Firefighter Obituary: John Joseph Linney
November 6, 1930 - January 15, 2021
John Linney passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, January 15, 2021. John was a loving husband of 66 years, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. A San Francisco native, John and his wife, Claire, met, married, and started their quickly growing family in San Francisco. They later moved to San Jose, together raising nine children. John was a United States Marine Corps veteran and proud San Francisco fireman, serving the community for 26 years. Shortly after he retired, John and Claire settled in Arnold, CA, enjoying 32 happy years amidst the mountains.
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Retired SF Firefighter Obituary: Maurice P. "Moe" Murray
Maurice P. "Moe" Murray of Greenbrae passed away peacefully on the night of January 15th from complications due to COVID-related pneumonia at Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center.
Born August 6th, 1923 to Irish immigrants John and Ann Murray in Tonopah, NV, he moved with the family to San Francisco shortly thereafter. He attended St. Paul's Grammar School and initially attended St. Ignatius High School but upgraded to the more prestigious Sacred Heart High School before graduating in 1941 (note: this version of the early biography is disputed by the Jesuits of St. Ignatius, who maintain that Moe was politely asked to leave). In his first game as a starting halfback for the Irish he helped spark them to a 10-0 victory over S.I., ending a ten year losing streak. In February of 1942 Moe enlisted in the US Navy. He married Helen Marie Murray on April 18th of that year shortly before being deployed to the Pacific Theater to serve in Naval Intelligence. Moe and Helen went on to have two sons and remained happily married for the next 75 years, until her passing in 2017. Following the war Moe returned home and joined his brothers James and Joe in managing their father's three San Francisco bars. Moe managed Murray's Number 2, on 24th St. (now the Valley Tavern). In September of 1956 Moe began what would be a 29-year career as a firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department.
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Remembering Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters |
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Michael Vandervort (Ret.)
Deceased: 1-16-21
Rank: H-2
John Linney (Ret.)
Deceased: 1-15-21
Rank: H-4
Maurice Murray (Ret.)
Deceased: 1-15-21
Rank: H-10
Stanley Rokes (Ret.)
Deceased: 1-12-21
Rank: H-2
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Peter Roybal (Ret.)
Deceased: 1-3-21
Rank: H-40
John Sherratt (Ret.)
Deceased: 12-29-20
Rank: H-50
Emilio Dacquisto (Ret.)
Deceased: 12-23-20
Rank: H-2
Albert Fernandez (Ret.)
Deceased: 12-7-20
Rank: H-10
David Frisella (Ret.)
Deceased: 2-3-21
Rank: H-40
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John Keating (Ret.)
Deceased: 12-6-20
Rank: H-2
Galen “Skip” Giambruno (Ret.)
Deceased: 11-13-20
Rank: H-20
Henry Casper (Ret.)
Deceased: 11-7-20
Rank: H-2
Edward McCoy (Ret.)
Deceased: 11-2-20
Rank: H-2
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About Local 798
Local 798 is the labor organization of the proud men and women that serve as Firefighters and emergency medical responders protecting San Francisco. The members of the San Francisco Fire Department rely on Local 798 to focus on the wellbeing and safety of those that protect the lives of others. For more information, visit www.sffdlocal798.org.
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