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San Francisco Fire Commission praises crews after North Bay deployments, hears fleet update
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The San Francisco Fire Commission on Oct. 25 heard a report that 12 engines and 54 members were deployed to the North Bay fires and that eight new engines will be delivered in the coming weeks; commissioners commended volunteers and discussed reimbursement and staffing implications.
The San Francisco Fire Commission on Oct. 25 heard a detailed account of the departments response to the recent North Bay wildfires and an update on equipment and staffing.
Chief of Department Joanne Hayes White told the commission that San Francisco sent 12 engines and 54 members to assist North Bay operations as part of mutual-aid strike teams, with many personnel serving roughly 10-day deployments. "We were saved," said Paul Pendergast, a public commenter who thanked San Francisco crews for their mutual-aid work for people evacuated from…
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