by Wendy Robinson | Jun 9, 2021 | Station of the Month
Until recently, Fire Station 35 was the only station in University City (UC), but not the only one serving the area. Station 27 in West Clairemont Mesa and Station 9 in La Jolla both came into the south end of University City, along with Fast Response Squad 56 on... 
by Wendy Robinson | May 27, 2021 | Specialty Stations, Station of the Month
The Station that Specializes in Fire Hose Next to the firefighters themselves, fire hose is probably the most important thing on an engine. And that means this is a busy time for Station 20 in the Sports Arena area. In addition to their regular calls, the engine and... 
by Wendy Robinson | Apr 29, 2021 | Specialty Divisions, Station of the Month
The Air Operations Division of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was born in 2000 when the City contracted with a helicopter operator. After the Cedar Fire in 2003, which at the time was the largest wildfire in California history, the City saw the value of having... 
by Wendy Robinson | Apr 29, 2021 | Station of the Month
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has several stations designated as “specialty” stations, crews that handle responsibilities in addition to the usual call to duty. San Diego Fire Station 40 is one of those stations. There’s always something to do at... 
by Wendy Robinson | Mar 19, 2021 | COVID, Station of the Month
Pacific Highlands Ranch, just north of Highway 56 toward the east end of Carmel Valley, was a brand-new community when Fire Station 47 was built, and the ribbon cut in February of 2008. Built with an eye on the future, it has room for three fire apparatus and eleven... 
by Wendy Robinson | Jan 27, 2021 | Bucket Brigade, Station of the Month, Uncategorized
What makes a community? The dictionary would tell us it is “a group of people living in one particular area or people who consider themselves a social unit because of their shared interests, class, or nationality.” While that may be what a community is, it does not... 
by Wendy Robinson | Dec 9, 2020 | Safety, Station of the Month, Uncategorized
The eastern end of Mission Valley got its first fire station in 2006. Station 45 was a double-wide mobile home and a sprung-steel shelter in the far corner of the stadium parking lot and everyone understood it was a temporary fix for a portion of the city that was... 
by Wendy Robinson | Nov 21, 2020 | Bucket Brigade, Station of the Month, Uncategorized
Geographically, Fire Station 28’s Kearny Mesa location puts it close to the center of San Diego. Much of the district is commercial and industrial and includes busy Montgomery Field. Most of the residential area is apartments and condos. The fire crews who work here,... 
by Wendy Robinson | Oct 30, 2020 | COVID, Fire Season, Uncategorized
Today, I am hopeful. As we near the end of 2020, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your support these past few months. Many of you have reached out with encouraging words and thoughtful donations. I am incredibly grateful for your kind support of our... 
by Wendy Robinson | Sep 10, 2020 | COVID, Fire Season, Safety
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...