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Empowering Future Leaders Once a year, something extraordinary happens at the SDFD Training Center—the Girls Empowerment Camp. Our ninth camp recently concluded, leaving an indelible impact on everyone involved. We kicked off with 100 campers, many shy and reserved. However, we…

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice-Chair for its Board of Directors. Marcela Escobar, the President/CEO of the Atlantis Group, will serve as the Board’s new Vice-Chair. She has over 30 years…

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation announces grant The San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation received a generous grant totaling $367,000 from the San Diego River Conservancy. This funding launches an innovative fire prevention project by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department aimed at…

Have you ever stopped to appreciate the people and organizations keeping your community safe? The hardworking crews at Fire Station 39 in Tierrasanta are among the many skilled professional firefighters in every part of the city who provide their expertise…

I recently sat down for a cup of coffee with Capt. Jason Shanley to talk about recruitment. If there’s anyone who doesn’t need coffee, it’s Capt. Shanley. With a big smile and ready laugh, he talks a mile a minute…

In 2021, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responded to nearly 1,500 rescues. Many of those involved hikers, bikers, and horseback riders caught in dangerous conditions. While people can be carried or airlifted from a trail, mountain, or canyon, a rescue…