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SFFD chief outlines staffing, EMS 6 needs and coronavirus preparedness

San Francisco Fire Commission · February 26, 2020
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Chief Janine Nicholson told the Fire Commission that SFFD is seeking resources to sustain EMS 6 while supporting the city's Whole Person Care work, and explained the department’s role in recent emergency planning tied to a mayoral local emergency declaration for coronavirus preparedness.

Chief of Department Janine Nicholson delivered the department’s monthly report on Feb. 26, highlighting recruitment, training and several operational priorities the commission should note.

Nicholson said the department has retooled recruitment panels to diversify hires, described training updates at the academy (including live‑fire and active‑shooter training), and summarized support‑services work on station repairs and new apparatus inspections. She emphasized occupational health initiatives — including a…

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