Here’s the latest news from San Francisco Firefighters Local 798…
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San Francisco firefighter critically injured in line of duty regains consciousness
A San Francisco firefighter who was injured Monday while he was responding to a downtown high-rise fire, has regained consciousness at the hospital and is expected to survive, officials say. The firefighter, identified as six-year veteran, Matthew Vann, was initially listed in critical condition, San Francisco Fire Department spokesman Lt. Jonathan Baxter said.
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Probe in second SF firefighter hose mishap
An investigation is now underway to determine why a Muni bus apparently drove onto a fire hose. The hose knocked San Francisco firefighter Matthew Vann into the air, causing the six-year veteran to land on his head. "A Muni bus drove through the operating area on Spear Street," said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, a San Francisco Fire Department spokesman. "Simultaneously, a water supply line, or hose, was thrown upward into the air."
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Dramatic Early Morning Water Rescue In San Francisco’s Presidio
San Francisco fire rescue swimmers, braving rocks and pounding surf, pulled a trapped man to safety early Wednesday morning in the waters off the Presidio in a dramatic rescue captured on video. San Francisco Fire PIO Jonathan Baxter said a 911 call came in at around 1:30 a.m. of as many as four people trapped on the rocks below a cliff in the waters off Crosby Battery in San Francisco Presidio.
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ELECTION 2020: Complete list of results for S.F. propositions and Bay Area races
Election results continue to come in, as San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area digest news from around the country on Thursday. Beyond the presidential contest, many California propositions and local races still are being closely watched. And many remain too close to call, as vote counting continues across the state and Bay Area. On Wednesday evening, the S.F. Department of Elections said that there are still about 90,000 ballots to count.
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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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Local 798 Presents “The Future of the SFFD: We Are in This Together”
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 is honored to present “The Future of the SFFD: We Are in This Together.” In 2019, San Francisco Firefighters and Paramedics responded to nearly 154,000 emergency calls for service – the highest annual call volume in the history of our Department. Thus far, 2020 has been defined by the global COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests, impacting every aspect of our lives, including our work and how we go about protecting ourselves, our families, and the people of San Francisco. During these challenging times, we continue to respond to structure fires, emergency medical calls, and potentially catastrophic incidents, like the four-alarm fire at Pier 45. These recent events underscore the need to secure funding and resources to support the work of our Firefighters serving on the front lines.
Local 798 has been an integral part of the fabric of the City of San Francisco and we care about our collective future.
We hope that this publication illustrates the critical needs of our brave Firefighters and Paramedics who are asked to do more than ever in dangerous and difficult conditions. We stand ready to save lives and property at a moment’s notice because we love San Francisco and are privileged to serve its residents. Click HERE to view the publication.
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San Francisco Crews Contain 3-Alarm Fire In Noe Valley; 4 Homes Damaged
Fire crews in San Francisco contained a three-alarm on the 4200 block of 23rd Street in the Noe Valley neighborhood that damaged four homes early Wednesday morning and left a firefighter with minor injuries. The San Francisco Fire Department’s media Twitter account posted about the fire at about 2:12 a.m. The Citizen App page for the incident said the fire in the garage of a home was reported shortly before 2 a.m.
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Police Discover Body Burning Amid Debris Pile On San Francisco Side Street
Police officers patrolling the South of Market neighborhood early Sunday made a gruesome discovery on a San Francisco side street — a body ablaze amid a pile of debris, authorities said. San Francisco police said officers came across what they thought was a debris fire at around 4:30 a.m. on Russ Street between Minna and Natoma streets. Upon investigation, they discovered it was not just debris ablaze but also a human body.
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28-year-old dies after being set on fire in SF
A 28-year-old man died after officers found him on fire in an alley in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood early Sunday morning, police said. The case was reported at 4:18 a.m. Sunday in the area of Minna and Russ streets, located between Mission and Howard streets and Sixth and Seventh streets. The city’s medical examiner’s office has identified the victim as Eric Moren, but did not have a city of residence listed for him. Officers were patrolling the area when they were flagged down for assistance regarding a fire and determined that Moren was on fire.
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SF firefighters respond to fire under I-80
San Francisco Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning under I-80 at the 5th St exit. According to California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported around 8:50 a.m. It was extinguished by 9:42 a.m., the fire department said.
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SFPD No Longer Responding To “Non-Criminal Situations”
The city of San Francisco is changing how it deals with 911 calls concerning individuals with mental health issues. The San Francisco Fire Department, alongside the Department of Public Health are forming a task force to respond to non-violent psychiatric, behavioral, or substance abuse related 911 calls. In an statement released in June, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced fundamental changes to the “nature of policing in San Francisco.” One aspect of these reforms will be on “reducing the need for police to be first responders for non-criminal situations.”
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'Blue Ridge Fire' burns 14,334 acres
Nearly 20,000 Chino Hills residents breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday night after all evacuation orders were lifted, following a tense 48 hours when the Blue Ridge Fire erupted Monday afternoon in Yorba Linda and began to spread north toward Chino Hills. The fire blackened 14,334 acres, most of which were on San Bernardino County property and in the city of Chino Hills. Flames came close to several Chino Hills homes in the southern area of the city, including Butterfield Ranch Road and near Butterfield Park on Mystic Canyon Drive.
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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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California Fire Map & Tracker
This interactive map developed in The San Francisco Chronicle newsroom provides information on wildfires burning across California.
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Preparing for Disaster: A Guide to Surviving the Next Big Fire or Quake
In a disaster, we might not have power, cell phone service or other modes of communication. That’s why we’ve also made this information available in a document that you can download to your phone. Even if cell service is out, you’ll be able to pull up the information in this section. We hope you find this information useful and that it helps your family better prepare for the inevitable.
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Retired SF Firefighter Obituary: Ronald M. Cutler
May 6, 1930-October 13, 2020
Ron was born in San Francisco and passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at home in Novato. Ron lived in the City during San Francisco's golden years and was part of it's iconic places, it's legendary bars and neighborhoods and he knew unforgettable people. He was good looking, clever, athletic, charming and independent. Ron enjoyed knowing all kinds of people and liked to engage in conversations on most any topic, especially politics. His was a grand life! …The S.F. Fire Department was not hiring so he joined the Police Department and worked there for more than 2 years after which he entered the fire department. He retired after 27 and 1/2 years as a Captain. He was an ardent supporter of S.F. Firefighters Local 798 and the brotherhood of firefighters and was prepared to defend the labor movement at any time.
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Remembering Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters |
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Edward McCoy (Ret.)
Deceased: 11-2-20
Rank: H-2
Gary Altenberg (Active)
Deceased: 10-30-20
Rank: H-20
Ronald M. Cutler (Ret.)
Deceased: 10-13-20
Rank: H-30
Jason Cortez (Active)
Deceased: 10-7-20
Rank: H-3
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Stephen Gritsch (Ret.)
Deceased: 9-26-20
Rank: H-30
Gabriel Gallegos (Ret.)
Deceased: 9-19-20
Rank: H-20
Gary Thiebaut (Ret.)
Deceased: 9-16-20
Rank: H-2
Harry Paretchan (Ret.)
Deceased: 9-15-20
Rank: H-20
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Erika Lockhart (Ret.)
Deceased: 8-29-20
Rank: H-2
Leon Bruschera (Ret.)
Deceased: 8-28-20
Rank: H-2
William Bartels (Ret.)
Deceased: 8-15-20
Rank: H-30
William Reed (Ret.)
Deceased: 8-18-20
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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