SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Dec. 11, 2025) - The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has become the largest department in the United States to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. The gear was purchased in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the department, amid growing momentum around identifying FAS alternatives in firefighting gear. The department worked with textile innovator Milliken & Company and gear manufacturer F

Today, command staff members from the San Francisco Fire Department enjoyed a fantastic lunch and entertainment provided by the staff at RT Rotisserie, one of San Francisco’s hidden gems. This is yet another way our San Francisco firefighters support our wonderful community. | San Francisco Fire Department

On January 4, just after 10 a.m., the San Francisco Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle collision at Brotherhood Way and Junipero Serra Boulevard. Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed that one vehicle was on fire, with possible occupants trapped inside. They quickly rescued and assessed the individuals involved, one of whom required transportation to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. | San Francisco Fire Department

The San Francisco Fire Department was proud to host FIRESCOPE this week in San Francisco. FIRESCOPE is an organization that was developed to enhance the ability of firefighting agencies to allocate and manage fire suppression resources in California. This group of dedicated public servants from across California meets regularly to ensure that the needs of their individual communities and the capabilities of each community’s resources are sufficient to provide safety responses when needed. Repres

San Francisco Fire Department utilizes ladders on structure fires daily in San Francisco, which means we train daily on these ladders, whether wooden ground ladders or aerial ladders we train, so we are better prepared for you when you need us. | San Francisco Fire Department

Today, members of the San Francisco Fire Department form Truck 4 made a special visit to a young patient at the hospital. Firefighters raised the ladder to reach his window and gave him a wave to brighten his day. A simple gesture, but one that brought a huge smile to his face. ❤️🚒 Grateful for moments of kindness that remind us what community is all about. #SFFD Than you to @ucsfchildrens | San Francisco Fire Department