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
Fire season arrived early and ferociously in San Diego. Black soot covers homes, families are displaced, and firefighters are stretched thin. Protecting and preventing disasters and taking care of our community when disasters occur is the work of the San Diego... 
by Wendy Robinson | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID, Events, 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 | 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 | Specialty Divisions
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 | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Meet Chief Colin Stowell. 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...