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SFFD recounts four greater‑alarm October fires, highlights lessons on access and construction
Summary
San Francisco Fire Department command staff reviewed four greater‑alarm incidents in October, praised crews and highlighted access problems, barricaded doors and balloon‑frame construction as recurring hazards; the department announced the fire marshal's retirement and continued recruitment.
San Francisco Fire Department command staff told the Fire Commission on Thursday that October included four greater‑alarm incidents that underscored challenges with building access and older construction.
Operations briefed commissioners on the incidents by "box" number. Box 7332 (early October) was a multi‑building fire where crews initially located themselves three floors above the seat of the fire; after locating the source they called a second alarm to ensure resources for both damaged buildings. Box 5472 (Oct. 22) presented the risk of…
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