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SFFD reports dozens deployed to California wildfires; chiefs flag smoke exposure and rotate crews for rest
Summary
Department officials said about two dozen San Francisco members were deployed to state wildfires in multi‑agency strike teams; department leaders said morale is high but long deployments and smoke exposure raise health concerns and there is no durable respirator solution for extended wildland shifts.
Department leaders told the commission that San Francisco continues to support statewide wildfire response with engine companies, strike teams and incident management teams. The deputy reported 24 members and multiple engines were assigned to the Dixie and Monument fires and that crews are rotating to provide rest; one incident…
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