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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.
SF To Study Alarming Breast Cancer Rates For Women Firefighters
San Francisco’s female firefighters, exposed to carcinogens and other chemicals while on the job, are disproportionately diagnosed for breast cancer. Now, the city is hoping to conduct the first study in the nation to find out why.
2-Alarm Apartment Fire Extinguished In SF Tenderloin
Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire that burned in an apartment building in the city’s Tenderloin neighborhood Sunday morning.
Small Electrical Fire In San Francisco City Hall Basement, Ballots Safe
A small electrical fire that started in the basement at San Francisco City Hall was quickly put out Tuesday night causing minor damage and no injuries, fire officials said.
Haz-Mat Evacuation In SF North Beach Triggered By Suicide Discovery
An apparent suicide in a North Beach home has led to the evacuation of residents from the area after emergency responders encountered hazardous chemicals at the scene.
Missing Retired San Francisco Firefighter Found Dead In Nebraska
The body of Charles “Charlie” Dowd, 69, was spotted by a railway worker in Haigler, Neb., an area between Fort Morgan, Colo. and McCook, Neb., according to a statement by family members.
Retired SF Firefighter Likely Fell From Train In Midwest
The family of a retired California firefighter who disappeared from an Amtrak train said it now appears that he may have fallen from the train somewhere in eastern Colorado or western Nebraska.
First Responders Get Crash Course On Roadside Emergencies Involving Green Vehicles
It’s no secret that hybrid and electric vehicles have caught on in the Bay Area. But, the eco-friendly auto trend appears to be presenting some challenges for first responders called to the scene of roadside emergencies and accidents.
San Francisco Fire Chief Wants Meeting With PG&E Officials Over Fire
PG&E spokesman Joe Molica said the San Bruno Avenue fire presented a “unique situation.” In a normal situation crews can shutoff a building’s gas valve but in this case the valve was too close to the fire.
3 Hospitalized In SF Richmond District House Fire
Three people were taken to a hospital for evaluation Monday morning after a one-alarm fire filled a San Francisco apartment building with smoke, a fire department spokeswoman said.
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