Fire commission approves minutes; chief highlights apparatus funding push, PPE bags and paramedicine graduation

The San Francisco Fire Commission on May 28 approved minutes from its May 14 meeting and heard department reports that emphasized aging apparatus, new staff training and steps to reduce firefightershousehold exposure to carcinogens.

Commission action: The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 regular meeting. Commissioners recorded votes for the motion included President Marcy Frazier (aye) and Vice President Paula Collins (aye); the motion passed. The transcript does not identify the member who moved or seconded the motion.

Why it matters: Chief of Department Dean Crispin and administrative staff described aging apparatus and an ongoing effort to secure funding that would allow the department to replace vehicles and address long-term fleet maintenance costs. Department leaders framed the behested-payment ordinance pending at the Board of Supervisors as a near-term funding pathway.

Key items from the chief and…