Inspector Patricia Flood: Phone: (650) 821-5346 698 - 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 San Francisco Fire Department SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT . Website: San Francisco Fire Reserve Town Council met on January 28, 1850, and formally elected Kohler as the first Chief Engineer of the San Francisco Fire Department. Email:FireRecruitment@sfgov.org, Phone: (415) 558-3384 | Fax:(415) 558-3407 Phone:(415) 558-3384 | Fax: (415) 558-3407 The vaccinated chief of the San Francisco Fire Department isolated at home with COVID on paid leave during the holidays. 3 0 obj San Francisco International Airport SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT - H040 BATTALION CHIEF 2021 Assessment Center Response to Questions from Candidates. Nicholson, who previously served as Deputy Fire Chief, is a 25-year veteran of the Fire Department and is the first LGBT Fire Chief in the San Francisco's history. The San Francisco Fire Department ( SFFD) provides firefighting, hazardous materials response services, technical rescue services and emergency medical response services to the City and County of San Francisco, California . x]rw7,[.m#i=*[[N.JbLU(o@r4[C}Tt#^>/V^wU,6jyx~i~(YY7'qy"/>|4^]t}J}e $3^so.3)/$5-E4+_8:?Yhv|'c~pt:_8'P?\ OhtJ?#]@&^_abL@D^Z!~q@(TFWWOFq(d@ ( oH! mS6{W8m|?Qp "3WN4(7P68kj ?R)h^ x7%u:tO~ A#`%$wyx} a2LHo8 fElL%((df25 NG / #v k6ukI1?$P_t.aV The department maintains a $2 million four-bedroom landmark home as the chiefs residence. Phone:(415) 558-3403 | Fax: (415) 558-3407 On May 6, 2019, Chief Jeanine Nicholson was sworn in as the 26th Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD). She is the first openly LGBTQI Chief of the SFFD. 1,001-5,000 employees Headquarters San Francisco, California Type Government Agency Founded 1866 Locations Primary 698 2ND ST San Francisco, California 94107, US Get directions Employees at. Public Works Cases of human waste on San Francisco streets spiked to 31,000 in 2019 an all-time high. San Francisco's new, unarmed, non-police teams are scheduled, at first, to take over the police calls for code 800 - a broad, catch-all category the police describe as a "report of a mentally . San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White, the first woman ever to lead the department and the longest-serving big-city fire chief in the country, told her department on Monday she's retiring. She is the second woman to run the Department, following Chief Joanne Hayes-White. The Sunset is served by the Taraval Police District, which covers at least 130,000 city residents on the SF's west side, from Golden Gate Park's southern edge to . endobj In 2019 Director Jay Xu made $302,145 in total compensation including a salary ($220,563) and benefits ($81,582). On any given night, San Francisco's largest and most populous police district will only have three or four officers on duty, Sunset Supervisor Joel Engardio told The Standard. Battalion Chief at San Francisco Fire Department . Matt Dorsey, the director of strategic communications, responded to our comment request by saying that successful implementation of recent reforms was costly. The sheriff responded to our request for comment through Nancy Hayden Crowley, director of communications: My department continues to work on creative solutions to meet our staffing minimums and the public safety challenges that we all face on a reduced budget.. The Fire Department has its own four-bedroom chief's residence on Bush Street. Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift, who hosted a morning show from 6 to 10 a.m. PT on Wild 94.9 FM, was last seen at his house around 10 p.m. Thursday, according to police. Earlier this month at Fire Department Station 13, tucked between the twisty, turn-y, packed streets of Chinatown and the Financial District, the San Francisco Fire Department rolled out its latest . San Francisco became the largest urban Fire Department in the world with a female Chief. Department Headquarters Name Job title Regular pay Overtime pay Other pay Total pay Benefits Pension debt Total pay & benefits Han N Pham: Director San Francisco, 2021: $0.00: $0.00: $0.00: Edward Comerford: Director San Francisco, 2021: $0.00 Over the years, she promoted through the ranks of Firefighter Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. Chief Hayes-White oversaw a Department of 1,800 members and an operating budget of $400 million. Overdose deaths skyrocketed in San Francisco between 2018-2020. Throughout the history of the San Francisco Fire Department there have been several fire companies which have been closed due to budget cuts and the restructuring of engine company numbers in 19721973. Deputy Chief Tom O'Connor joined the San Francisco Fire Department in February 1993. He has been with the department for 36 years, previously serving as acting chief deputy over business operations. San Francisco, CA - Today Mayor London N. Breed swore in Jeanine Nicholson as San Franciscos new Fire Chief. Chief Nicholson has been committed to community service, both on and off the job. 1275 - 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 Chief Nicholson has had an opportunity to work in every district of San Francisco. endobj Email:Jeremy.Lacocque@sfgov.org San Francisco, CA 94128 The history of race relations in the San Francisco Fire Department began in 1955, when Earl Gage became the city's first African American firefighter. RELATED: Gov. Phone: (415) 558-3276 (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Union. Because San Francisco is both a city and a county, it has both a sheriff and police department. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, SFFD Chief Joanne Hayes-White talks about career highlights, what is next for her, Gov. Link:Public Records Requests- Non-Fire Prevention In her role as Deputy Chief of Administration, Deputy Chief Nicholson oversaw a number of Divisions, including Support Services, Homeland Security, Human Resources, Investigative Services, Training and Assignment/Personnel Offices. Phone:(628) 271-4902 In addition to day-to-day operations, she is also focused on Firefighter Safety, Disaster Preparedness, and Community Paramedicine. 698 - 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 Community Groups Rally in Support of Oakland Mayor's Decision to Fire Police Chief By Velena Jones Published February 28, 2023 Updated on February 28, 2023 at 6:23 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Police Chief William Scott earned $434,613 ($338,482 salary and $96,131 benefits). Department Headquarters [11] As of 2019, SFFD has purchased several Ferrara Engines and Two New Ferrara Tillers. When Jeanine Nicholson moved to San Francisco from New York in 1990, she was in search of a community where she could set down roots as a queer woman. Chief Nicholson is here because she has proven to be an effective leader, because of her dedication and because of her impressive career, said Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, who served as emcee of the swearing in ceremony. Email:FirePIO@sfgov.org, Request records related to non-protected personnel, payroll, finance, and other administrative matters On average, the citys 44,526 employees received pay and perks costing taxpayers $131,335 apiece. Phone:(650) 821-7868 | Fax:(650) 821-7871 Fire Department's Headquarter San Francisco Fire Department Location: 698 Second ST City: San Francisco County: SAN FRANCISCO State: CA Zip: 94107-2015 Phone & Fax Phone: (415) 558-3400 Fax: (415) 558-3407 In Case of an Emergency, call 9-1-1 Are you the San Francisco Fire Department Fire Chief? Link:Lockbox Program, Phone: (415) 330-1405 (Recology SF) The Town Council held a special called meeting that afternoon and passed a resolution to organize a fire department. After serving the Department for over 29 years and having the longest tenure as Chief, she retired in May 2019. Chief Nicholson began her career with the SFFD in January of 1994 as a Firefighter EMT. Matier can be seen on the KPIX-TV . SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's longtime fire chief, Joanne Hayes-White, hung up her helmet for good Sunday night. In following the rich tradition of rising through the ranks and serving in various capacities within our Department, it adds value to her qualifications as the next Fire Chief. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Department Headquarters Email:sffdflameathletics@outlook.com From first female chief to first openly gay chief, at midnight Chief Hayes-White passes the baton to Chief Jeanine Nicholson, who has been with the San Francisco Fire Department for 25 years. Link:SFFD Fire Reserve, Phone: (415) 920-2933 No tax payer dollars were spent. In fact, the citys $1.5 billion budget deficit isnt stopping 18,759 highly compensated employees from each bringing home pay packages worth $150,000 (or more) annually. The Act provided for a five-man Board of Fire Commissioners to manage the affairs of the department. Established in 1866, the San Francisco Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. How safe is your neighborhood? (415) 558-3200. "It's still an adjustment. I look forward ensuring that our Department remains prepared to respond to any emergencies facing the City, and to working proactively with other City departments help our homeless population get the care they need.. One Tiller is getting assigned to Truck 13 and the other tiller is still unknown. Fire Stations | City of South San Francisco Departments Fire Fire Stations Feedback Font Size: + - South San Francisco Fire Station Response Areas Annual Call Volume FIRE STATION 61 - 480 NORTH CANAL ST. FIRE STATION 62 - 249 HARBOR WAY FIRE STATION 63 - 33 ARROYO DR. FIRE STATION 64 - 2350 GALWAY DR. Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am-4:00 pm The population rose to 8,000 this year (up 17-percent), and complaints of human waste on city streets spiked from 18,246 (2016) to 31,000 (2019). San Francisco Fire Department Museum ~ SFFD Chiefs Chief Engineers - Chiefs of Department: You can view a chronological listing of Chief Engineers & Chiefs of Department, or you can view individual Chiefs' pages by clicking on a name below. He was the sole provider for his wife and . Team members on the self-styled poop patrol cost taxpayers up to $184,000 each. In addition to responding to fire, medical, and other emergencies, the San Francisco Fire Department also provides a variety of other services. Fire Department 480 North Canal St. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Ph: (650) 829-3950 Fx: (650) 829-3954 Fire Prevention Ph: (650) 829-6645 Fx: (650) 877-8537 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Plan Submittal Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Lieutenant Amy Eng: Phone: (650) 821-4664 Nicholson, a 25-year veteran of the Department, is the first LGBT Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department. Fire Department - The Fire Department had two chiefs last year. Other high-earners included the deputy director ($248,463), a maintenance superintendent ($200,802), a curator ($200,046), and a librarian ($174,355). Only 389 of the 1,559 Fire employees didnt bring home a six-figure comp package last year. Nicholson got the positive result Monday, the department said, adding that her symptoms have been mild so . Link:Community Paramedicine, Dr. Jeremy Lacocque 1996 - 2000. Tom has previously been the President of the San Francisco Firefighters Union and a founding member of the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation. <> 698 - 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 You can view a chronological listing of Chief Engineers & Chiefs of Department, or you can view individual Chiefs' pages by clicking on a name below. Over the years, shes worked hard as a Paramedic, a Firefighter and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. Sheriff's Deputy Whitney Yee was the fourth highest overtime earner last year, raking in. Email:FireSunshineRequests@sfgov.org, Employment Opportunities / Hiring Inquiries She is also a breast cancer survivor. Juratovac, a 23-year veteran of the fire department, is the first female, Asian-American and LGBTQ assistant chief. Email:Marcie.Chapman@sfgov.org Link:FLAMEProgram Page "I thrive on action," he liked to say. Today, the San Francisco Fire Department serves an estimated 1.5 million people, providing fire suppression, fire prevention and emergency medical services to the residents, visitors and workers within San Francisco's 49 square miles. Ranking Chief for Fire Suppression duties for the northern half of San Francisco. Ben Casillas Jr., 38, suffered third-degree burns on 80% of his body Jan. 17 while installing flooring at the pharmaceutical company, according to a GoFundMe page created shortly after the incident. "We just know her as 'Mom,'" said Riley White, 25, the Chief's oldest of three boys, who explained how proud he is of his mom. In addition, the ground-breaking Street Crisis Response Team and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office came about under her leadership. She graduated from Colgate University in New York with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology. Resigned, City team members have the ability to touch lives and enrich communities in one of the most diverse places in the country. On January 3, 2022, Chief OConnor was appointed Deputy Chief of Administration, overseeing the Division of Support Services, Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Physicians Office, Assignment Office, Investigative Services Bureau, Public Utilities Liaison Office and Division of Homeland Security. Sheriff deputies run the jails, enforce civil judgements, and provide security for court cases, while the police patrol the city. From the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 to the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989, the Department has grown to meet the many challenges along the way. At the same time, her unvaccinated firefighters in perfect health were not allowed to work or get paid. The mission of the San Francisco Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco and its visitors from fires, natural disasters, accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other causes requiring a rapid and skilled response by land or water; serve the needs of its most vulnerable residents through community paramedicine, and save lives and reduce suffering by providing emergency medical services; prevent harm through prevention services and education programs; and to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination, and values health, wellness, cultural diversity, and equity. Ushered in by bagpipes, Hayes-White spent her last hours with the fire department with family and 700 friends and colleagues at the Irish Cultural Center. "The members of SFPD are committed to safeguarding lives, preventing crime, enforcing our laws and providing safety with respect to everyone we serve." Contact Email SFPDchief@sfgov.org Address 1245 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94158 Then, there were 195 employees with pay and perks exceeding $300,000 each. "It's important to be fair and to be consistent, to lead by example. Link:Medical & Billing Records, Request Fire Department Member Testimony Chief Nicholson is someone who needs no introduction for those in the Fire Department, said Mayor Breed. Overall, the sheriff paid out $100,000+ in overtime pay to fifty employees including $315,896 in overtime to a senior deputy sheriff with total comp of $574,595. 0140-Chief Of Department, (Fire Department) 0145-Chief of Department (Transitional), (Fire Department . The director, Jeff Kosinsky, brought home up to $238,182 annually, but each year the citys homeless population continued to grow. By the time it burned itself out; fifty buildings were gone at a loss of $1,500,000. 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