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SFFD chief reports two recent line-of-duty deaths, FEMA grant award and active academy enrollments
Summary
Chief Joanne Hayes White reported to the commission about two recent member deaths, a FEMA fire prevention grant of $215,380 to fund a juvenile fire-setters program, graduation of 43 firefighters from the 120-2 Academy and planned new academies and deployments, including wildland and canine teams.
Chief Joanne Hayes White opened her report on Sept. 13 by acknowledging the department’s grief following the recent deaths of two active members and asked the Commission to keep their families in mind. "We are grieving because of the losses of 2 of our active members," Chief Hayes White said, and later asked commissioners to adjourn the meeting in memory of Battalion Chief Terry Smurdell.
On department operations and personnel, Chief Hayes White reported graduation…
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