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SFFD chief reports third‑alarm Chestnut Street fire, PFAS‑free turnout rollout, and NERT school partnership

San Francisco Fire Commission · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Chief Dean Crispin briefed the commission on a third‑alarm Chestnut Street fire that injured three firefighters and remains under investigation, a citywide rollout of PFAS‑free turnout gear the chief described as the largest in the U.S., and a partnership effort to bring NERT training into San Francisco high schools.

Chief of Department Dean Crispin opened his departmental report on Oct. 22 with updates on training, large‑scale drills and partnerships, and an incident review.

Crispin said the Oct. 15 third‑alarm blaze at 2252 Chestnut Street spread to adjacent addresses and resulted in three firefighter injuries; two were fall injuries and one remained hospitalized following spinal surgery. ‘‘Fire cause and origin is still under investigation,’’ he said, noting that Arson Task Force 47 is leading…

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