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SFFD chiefs report promotions, academies and surge operations after busy Fleet Week and rescues
Summary
Chief Joanne Hayes White reported promotions, academy scheduling and successful coordination during Fleet Week. Deputy Chief Mark Gonzales reviewed first-alarm fires, multiple cliff and bay rescues and the department's role on the Transbay Overpass response.
Chief Joanne Hayes White told the Fire Commission on Oct. 10 that the department is concluding last fiscal-year closeout work and moving forward with staffing and training: 21 H3-level EMTs with paramedic licenses were promoted to H3-level paramedics, and cross-training continued for H2 firefighters. She said 24 new H3-level EMTs will begin a six-week academy starting Oct. 22 and the department plans for a 120th academy class that will include 42 members drawn from a list of 2,075 eligible candidates.
"We are on track for hiring 24 new…
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