by Wendy Robinson | Sep 10, 2020 | COVID, Fire Season
Black soot covers homes, families are displaced, and fire-rescue personnel are stretched thin. Fire season arrived early and ferociously in San Diego. Protecting and preventing disasters and taking care of our community when disasters occur is the work of the San... 
by Wendy Robinson | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
What a difference a week makes? This time last week, we were struggling with the decision to hold a virtual event in place of our in-person Above & Beyond dinner. Today, we’re faced with a global pandemic and self-quarantining. I don’t think any of us could... 
by Wendy Robinson | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
While the risk to San Diego County’s general population remains low for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), each day brings new information as well as recommendations pertaining to large group events. We are now faced with a much different environment than just a week... 
by Wendy Robinson | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have received many emails and questions wondering if this year’s GEC is canceled. We appreciate your patience and are sorry that we don’t have good news. In keeping with the guidelines set by the state and county of San Diego and out of an abundance of caution for... 
by Wendy Robinson | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
San Diego Lifeguard Service has new rescue and recovery tools with the donation of two Piranha P1 Scooters by the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation. The underwater scooters will allow divers and dive rescue specialists to conserve energy and spend more time in the... 
by Wendy Robinson | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
This past year, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) was often asked to help fight fires elsewhere in the state. And they went, without question. Every fire agency in California, has signed on to a mutual aid agreement that says, in essence, if you need help,... 
by Wendy Robinson | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) is home to an elite team of specially trained personnel who make up the Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team. It is one of 28 in the nation that stand ready to respond to a natural or man-made emergency anywhere in the... 
by Wendy Robinson | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Thank you for being there for the men and women, San Diego’s dedicated first responders, who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Because of your dedication, I count you as a first responder, as well . Many people may not know that the majority of San Diego... 
by Wendy Robinson | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
San Diego’s 18th fire chief is something of an outsider, but also a familiar face. Chief Colin Stowell started his career with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department thirty years ago and rose through the ranks to become Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations in 2015. A... 
by Wendy Robinson | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
You probably know about the police SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team. But do you know that a special team from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responds to every SWAT incident? It is the Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) Team, a unit of 18 specially trained...