Oakland Firefighters Local 55

Posted @withregram @sffdlocal798 Thank you to Vallejo Leatherheads @oaklandfirefighters Vallejo Firefighters for supporting us and showing respect to the Cortez family and the members of the SFFD. #firefamily #brotherhood #sisterhood #family #bayarea

Our thoughts and prayers are with @sffdlocal798 and the Cortez family. Rest easy.

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2 displaced by residential fire in Oakland; fire under control https://ktvu.com//2-displaced-by-residential-fire-in-oakla

#workingfire this evening on the 3200 block Georgia Street. Engine 17 reported a two story residential structure with heavy fire showing from the 1st & 2nd floor. No injuries reported. Engines 17, 16, 13, 25, Trucks 6, 4, Battalion 4. #oakland #oaklandfiredepartment

News from: The Oakland Fire Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2020... Statement from Interim Fire Chief Melinda Drayton on the Anniversary of the 1991 Oakland Hills Fire Oakland, CA Interim Oakland Fire Chief Melinda Drayton issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Oakland-Berkeley Hills Fire: Today is an important date in the history of the Oakland Fire Department and the City of Oakland. While many years have passed since the devastating Firestorm raged through the hills in October 1991, for the Oakland firefighters who fought the fire, residents who lost homes, and the those who returned to rebuild, the memories are vivid and still evoke strong emotion. The firestorm burned for three long days, killed 25 people, and destroyed 3,354 homes, of which all but 63 were in Oakland. Among those who died honorably were Oakland Police Officer John Grubensky and Oakland Fire Battalion Chief James Riley, who were helping people evacuate. The fire's rapid rate of spread and massively destructive nature sparked renewed recognition of the dangers posed by wildland-urban interface fires in major cities. On this anniversary, I want to offer a special thank you to all of the dedicated community organizations and neighborhood groups - many of which are based in the high fire hazard severity zone - that have made it their mission to promote and inform residents on the very real threat that wildfire poses. They have been on the front lines promoting our annual vegetation inspection program, led community preparedness and emergency response trainings, and continue to provide informed recommendations to City leaders about the need for greater alignment and focus in wildfire prevention. Our partnership with these groups has made Oakland safer and more resilient. The potential for incidents in the high fire severity zone is of utmost concern year-round, and especially during fire season. I can assure you that the Fire Department shares in working around the clock internally and alongside our partners in neighboring jurisdictions to address and mitigate the threat of wildfire. As a 22 year veteran of Oakland Fire, and someone whose family home burned down in the hills fire, I extend my condolences to those who lost loved ones, and a heartfelt appreciation to all the past and present Oakland Firefighters who fought the ’91 fire, as well as the many first responders and volunteers who sacrificed so much to keep our residents safe during that frightening time in our city's history. # # #

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Yesterday at 11AM, 14 dedicated members of the Oakland Fire Department were promoted to the rank of Engineer. The department would like to acknowledge all the #OFD personnel who provided guidance and valuable instruction during the Engineer of Fire promotional process. #oaklandfire #fireengineer #firefighter #firepromotion... #engineer #fireenginedriver #youroaklandfirefighters See more

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Our communities always ask us how they can support firefighters during this busy fire season. One of the best ways is by voting for ballot measures and elected officials that help us help you! Your Oakland and Alameda County Firefighters have come together to release a Voting Guide that outlines all the ways to help in this election. Thank you for continued support, and VOTE!

And just like that...the most senior member of the #OFD retires! @ofd20dr Lt Dan Robertson worked his last day in the firehouse on October 9, 2020. Over 30 years of dedicated service. A model employee (ha!), a friend, mentor, and leader to and for every member of the @oaklandfireca family..past and present. A #labor leader for most of his working life, he has been an executive board member, Advisory Board Chair, Vice President, and President of #Local55 He has improved the l...ives of Oakland Firefighters in countless ways, and we are all better off because of his dedication and resolve. A lifelong preacher of the value of HARD WORK, Dan has earned his rest, and #youroaklandfirefighters wish him a long, healthy, and sleep filled retirement. NICE GOIN’ DAN! #oakland #strongertogether

'These are the times where borders and boundaries drop and it's all hands on deck and everyone has got to do their part to help bring these emergencies under control.' James Bowron, OFD battalion chief https://www.kqed.org//into-the-wild-the-urban-firefighters