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SF Fire Department Loses $7.8M Grant For New Fireboat Over Delays In Purchase
The San Francisco Fire Department has lost a $7.8 million federal grant for the first new fireboat in 50 years because it didn’t spend the money in time.
Benicia Fire Department Volunteer Arrested On Arson Charges
A volunteer with the Benicia Fire Department was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of arson and attempted arson in connection with three fires that took place Friday night, police said Sunday.
Staffing Shortage In SF Fire Dept. Leads To 6-Figure Overtime Paychecks For Some
Some San Francisco firefighters are raking in six-figure overtime paychecks because of staffing shortages that have department managers scheduling numerous extra shifts.
900 Patients Taken To Hospital By Berkeley Fire Dept. May Have Had ID Stolen
More than 900 people taken to hospitals by Berkeley Fire Department crews may have had their personal information stolen by a Florida crime ring.
San Jose Fire Department Hiring 27 Firefighters With $8.6M Federal Grant
The San Jose Fire Department has obtained an $8.6 million federal grant, and with it fire officials plan to hire 27 new firefighters.
Oakland To Start Rotating Fire Station Closures
The plan calls for two Oakland fire companies to be browned out in three day rotations.
East CoCo County Approves 3 Fire Station Closures, Layoffs
The East Contra Costa Fire District will close half of its stations and lose 15 of its firefighters next month on the heels of last week’s failed ballot Measure S, the district’s fire chief said Wednesday.
Alameda Gets New Rescue Boat Following Controversial Response To Drowning
Alameda officials have bought a second rescue boat, as they try to improve the island city’s water rescue capabilities following the drowning of a suicidal man while authorities watched from the shore.
Report Criticizes City Of Alameda In Drowning Death Of Suicidal Man
An independent investigation into the drowning death of a suicidal man while Alameda police officers and firefighters stood by has found that the death was caused by a breakdown in communications and a lack of training.
Crews Battle Grass Fire In Hills Above San Jose
San Jose firefighters are responding to a two-acre grass fire in the foothills above the Santa Teresa Golf Club this morning, fire Capt. Mary Gutierrez said.
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