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San Francisco Fire Department says strike teams deployed to California wildfires have mostly returned
Summary
The San Francisco Fire Department told the Fire Commission that strike teams sent to Butte County and Southern California returned safely and that about 200 city firefighters hold wildfire qualifications; commissioners pressed staff on equipment readiness and contingency staffing.
The San Francisco Fire Department reported to the Fire Commission on July 12 that strike teams it deployed to recent California wildfires have largely returned and that the department maintains contingency plans for the remainder of the summer fire season.
Chief Joanne Hayes White said the department deployed a strike team led by Captain Pablo Seguenza with Assistant Battalion Chief Brooke Baker and 20 members (five engines) to the Butte County area and also sent a state‑quartered rig from Station 43 with four engines to Southern California’s Alamo Fire. "I'm glad that 22…
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