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...
by Wendy Robinson | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
The San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation is growing its board of directors and adding considerable fundraising experience with four new members, as well as new co-chairs of the organization’s Chief’s Council advisory board. Joining the Board of Directors are Michele...
by Jacque Taylor | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
San Diego is synonymous with beaches so in honor of National Beach Safety Week and National Rip Current Awareness Week, we’re shining a spotlight on San Diego Lifeguard Services as well as beach and water safety in San Diego. Spotlight: San Diego Lifeguard Services A...
by Jacque Taylor | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, our first responders are working around to clock to protect the citizens and property of San Diego and the surrounding region. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is facing deep budget cuts that will...
by Jacque Taylor | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation is an official charity partner of the 2017 Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon . We’re excited to be hosting one of the water stations on the course and we need 80 volunteers to join us as we cheer on the...