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SFFD reports multiple greater-alarm fires, confined-space rescue and staffing improvements
Summary
Deputy Chief Robert Postel reported three greater alarms in February — including second- and third-alarm fires that displaced dozens — described two confined-space/rescue incidents with two fatalities and three rescues at separate incidents, and highlighted EMS call volumes, new paramedic classes and a planned response-time study.
Deputy Chief Robert Postel presented the departments February operations report to the Fire Commission on March 9, recounting multiple significant incidents and staffing developments.
Postel reported 16 working fires during the month and three greater alarms. He highlighted a Feb. 3 second alarm at 3036 16th Street that affected a 26-unit building (9 units impacted, 24 people displaced) and a Feb. 12 third alarm at 324 Tenth Avenue that extended through…
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