UPDATE
This 1-Alarm Fire with over 40 firefighters under the direction of Incident Commander DC Kircher is now UNDER CONTROL with NO injuries and NO displaced.
#yoursffd kept this fast-moving fire from extending to neighboring homes.
Thank you @Ahsha_Safai for supporting the concerned community at this fire. @SFFFLocal798
Today our nation pauses to commemorate Dr.King’s birthday, but we should celebrate his commitment to equality and fairness every day. Labor rights are fundamental to civil rights. Dr. King knew it, and we honor that as we continue our work to #UniteFightOrganize for fairness.
Every call has the potential to be dangerous and unexpected for first responders. Praying for a swift, healthy recovery for the police officers and fire fighter involved.
Earlier today, Firefighters responded to 3 alarm blaze caused by the continuous scourge of LITHION ION BATTERIES that began on the 20th floor of a Manhattan high rise, located at 429 E 52nd Street that left 38 people injured. Due to the severe conditions,
I want to thank our San Francisco Fire Department and the Red Cross for their continued swift response to put out these major fires and making sure no one is out out on the street! @798SFFD
15 displaced by fire in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood https://t.co/Xm4BhalRNZ
Yesterday @IAFFPresident and I had the opportunity to visit members affected by #HurricaneIan and see the great work being done by @IAFFofficial Disaster Relief Program to help fire fighters’ families recover. One more way the IAFF cares for fire fighters.
Yesterday, Brother Tony Mejia (Chair of the @IAFFofficial Board of Trustees) and I looked over the financial reports of our union. This in depth review is just one more way we bring accountability through transparency to the IAFF.
Our retired brother and sister fire fighters deserve, and earned, a secure retirement through their career of service to communities across our nation – and that's why the IAFF supports the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Program.
https://t.co/8Dgybv8GM2
September 11th will always be a solemn day for our nation, the fire service, and @IAFFofficial.
Today, we remember the sacrifice of those who were killed that day and those who continue to die from diseases contracted during the recovery.
#AlwaysRemember. #NeverForget.
Glad to be able to meet with and introduce @RepJeffries tonight at an event in San Francisco. Spent some time talking about issues that are important to @IAFFofficial fire fighters and EMS professionals too.
Cancer is killing firefighters at an incredible rate. It doesn’t matter the country, state, city or town you live in. Let alone the language you speak. We must do better - from profession to the companies that manufacture our gear. Change is needed!
Recent studies have shown all three layers of turnout gear contain PFAS chemicals, linked to cancer — the leading cause of fire fighter deaths. #ExtinguishCancer https://t.co/5HznCws6PY
Great night working at LAFD Station 11 (on the truck) catching up with old friends and meeting some of the rookies discussing what the @IAFFNewsDesk is doing for our members in collective bargaining, fire fighter safety & mental health.
#UniteFightOrganize