Miramar Professional Firefighters Local F-289

We would like to welcome 4 new members to our Miramar Fire Family from Right to Left Paramedic Justin Fite, Firefighter Ryan Eck, Firefighter Joshua Mulvania, and Firefighter Steven Roman. These young men were part of Academy 12 where they learned the principle foundations that Miramar Fire Department instills into its Firefighters & Paramedics P.R.I.D.E (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dependable, Enthusiasm). Wish you all the best in your journey!

One of the many skills new firefighters learn in the fire service are Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations and Vehicle Extrication. This month, Miramar Fire hosted two California State Fire classes, which provides each firefighter the experience and techniques they will need in a stressful situation. Thanks to Guardian Towing Inc. for providing Miramar Fire with the vehicles that make our training successful. Thanks to Curtis - Tools for Heroes, HURST Jaws of Life, and Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment for demonstrating new rescue techniques that our firefighters can use on a vehicle rescue.

This year Miramar firefighters along with San Diego County fire departments took part in the annual San Diego County Wildland exercise at MCAS Miramar. This crucial training allows local fire departments the opportunity to train and practice their skills in preparation for the summer.

We would like to congratulate Fred Bedsole on his promotion to Engineer. Engineer Bedsole was pinned by his wife Jennifer Bedsole. Engineer Bedsole keep up the good work and always stay focused.

Looking for a fun, exciting, and self-rewarding career? We are accepting resumes for the rank of Firefighter/Paramedic. Requirements: Current San Diego County, CA State, and National Registry Paramedic License an IFSAC or Pro Board FF1. Please send resumes to: [email protected]

Today we congratulated Captain Jared Luck for his 25 years of service to Miramar Fire & Paramedic Bill Burich for 15 years of service to Miramar Fire. We also congratulated Engineer Alex Ramos, Paramedic Jordan Butler, and Firefighter David Hernandez on receiving a Letter of Commendation. Please join us in congratulating Captains Luck & Paramedic Burich for their time in service, and Engineer Ramos, Paramedic Butler, and Firefighter Hernandez for their service award.

Yesterday E60 went out and supported one of our own member's son 16th Birthday . Regardless of the age we're always more than honored to make someone's day happier. Happy Birthday

Always training.

Our deepest condolences to the Mertz family and Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District. We'll take it from here brother...rest easy. With heavy hearts we inform you of the Line of Duty Death of Captain W. Chris Mertz.

Looking for a fun, exciting, and self rewarding career? We are now accepting applications for Firefighters. This position is open to the public and will close on October 27 2020.

Have you ever wondered what a fire engine has in its' compartments? Tag along with Sparky the Fire Dog and learn about the fire engines.

As we continue Fire Prevention Week, here is a quick demonstration on how to be safe around the kitchen. Here we have Miramar firefighters cooking up some delicious lunch while providing safety tips from a fellow firefighter on kitchen safety.

Become the Fire Marshal of your home. Look over your home escape plan.

Complete the Great Escape Challenge with your family at home.

Survey your home for fire safety. Go to www.nfpa.org

Last October we invited community members into our fire station for an Open House event during Fire Prevention Week (FPW). Unfortunately, this year it is safer for the MCAS Miramar community and members of the Miramar Department (MFD) if we do not offer a traditional Open House at our fire station. Instead, MFD will be hosting several fun, interactive activities, and virtual events throughout FPW beginning on Monday, October 5. This year’s FPW theme is Serve Up Fire Safety i...n the Kitchen! This focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. A virtual open house will highlight the week and occur throughout the day on Saturday, October 10 on MFD social and digital platforms. Join us for a fun-filled week of fire safety, special activities and Behind-the-Scenes features!

A huge "Thank You" to our local Navy Federal Credit Union at MCAS Miramar. Today they surprised E60 with an appreciation tote bags full of goodies. The crews of Miramar love interacting and getting to know our neighbors in non-emergency situations.

We would like to wish a farewell to Engineer James Stark. After 13 years of faithful service to Miramar Fire Department and its' communities, Engineer Stark will be leaving us. He will start a new path with Long Beach Fire Department. Engineer Stark's contagious humor, love for the job, and dedication to sharing his knowledge will be missed.

Miramar Fire is saddened by the loss of Charles Edward Morton who was a Squad Boss with Big Bear Interagency Hotshots. Charles Morton passed away on September 17, 2020 while battling El Dorado Fire in San Bernardino County. Our thoughts and prayers go to the Morton Family and the Big Bear Interagency Hotshots.

Miramar Fire continues supporting with the fires in Northern California. F/F Yeager has been deployed as a single resource to the August Complex in Redding, California. F/F Yeager is assigned to CalFire's Mobile Communications Center 27 (COM27). Stay safe and continue the great work.

Currently Miramar Fire has one single resource assigned to the Valley Fire as a Fireline Paramedic. Firefighter/Paramedic Naylor will provide advanced emergency medical care for injured and sick persons working the fire or residents that he may encounter. Brush 62 provided assistance to a new fire that started along the U.S and Mexico border. The blaze began late Thursday afternoon in Marron Valley, and crews have halted the spread of the blaze to 90 acres. Stay safe and continue the great work.

The events that took place 19 years ago on September 11, 2001 will never be forgotten. Let us take a moment in our day to reflect on the 2,974 victims lost on September 11 and Never Forget.

We would like to wish a farewell to Operations Chief Dan Gonzalez. After 17 years of faithful service to Miramar Fire Department and its surrounding communities, Chief Gonzalez will be leaving us and starting a new future overseas in Rota, Spain. Chief Gonzalez started his career as a probationary firefighter and worked his way up to Operations Chief. Miramar Fire will miss his positive leadership, enthusiastic outlook, and his knowledge and drive for excellence. Chief Gonzalez you will be missed.