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The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals to be part of our support staff team.  The successful candidate should be customer service oriented, organized, professional, friendly, able to multi-task, an excellent communicator, and able to work independently.  This part time, non-benefited position will average 15-25 hours a week and is limited to less than 1000 hours in a fiscal year.  To find out more about the position, please visit www.smcfire.org (Job Descriptions – SMC Fire – Office Assistant).

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent customer service for the Fire Prevention and Fire Administration divisions
• Manage calendars of multiple inspectors, schedule inspections, and charge appropriate fees
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, processing of mail, supply ordering, scanning, and answering a multi-lined telephone system
• Process invoices for payments and enter data/information in the preparation of reports, including setting up of new vendors and reviewing statements
• Assist with website updates
• Process special event permit applications, prepare invoices for permit fees, collect fees, and issue permits
• Provide information and assistance regarding public education to the general public
• Update and maintain a variety of forms
• This position will occasionally lend administrative support to other divisions within the department when needed

About This Role

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in this newly created classification.  You will maintain fire apparatus and department vehicles for the communities of Belmont, Foster City, and San Mateo. This is a unique opportunity for an independent, organized individual to work with a destination Fire Department that thrives on protecting and serving our communities.

Who We Are

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department is a full-service agency that serves the cities of Belmont, Foster City, and San Mateo. The Department serves nearly 164,000 residents daily, with a daytime population of around 230,000. The Department is responsible for nine fire stations, deploys ten front line type 1 fire engines, and two aerial tiller trucks. The Department is partnered with the State of California for mutual aid deployment. Additionally, the Department participates in the San Mateo County mutual aid program including hazardous materials and water rescue response, helping to secure a million people daily. The Department has a healthy collaborative atmosphere and encourages participation at all levels. For more information visit: www.smcfire.org.

What You’ll Do

• Perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of diesel and gas-powered apparatus, vehicles, hydraulic systems for aerial ladders, and other like equipment.
• Accept assignments received in the form or oral or written communications.
• Determine the nature and extent of needed repairs, prioritize them, and perform necessary repairs.
• Inspect all department vehicles to ensure they meet proper safety protocols and are in standard working order.
• Maintain all vehicles to ensure safe working order for all employees.
• Perform regular servicing and preventative maintenance on all vehicles and apparatus including performing tune-ups, lube, oil, filter, Inspection, and chassis lubrication.
• Diagnose, service, maintain such things as: fire pumps, relief valves, and other control of plumbing equipment (proper certification required).
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair engines, power train components, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems, steering and suspension systems, and electrical systems.
• Perform welding and fabricating work when applicable.
• Operate all equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine shop maintenance and clean-up and dispose of hazardous materials according to established procedures.
• Keep records of work assignments for bookkeeping and tracking purposes.
• Potentially respond to unanticipated emergencies to make temporary and/or permanent repairs in the field.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.smcfire.org/administration 

To view job announcement, click on Job PDF link below:

Central County Fire Department (CCFD) serves the Cities of Burlingame and Millbrae and the Town of Hillsborough. The Department serves a population of 66,045 from six fire stations across a service area of approximately 15 square miles. CCFD is supported by 91 FTEs and a FY2023-24 operating budget of $33.14 million. The Fire Marshal reports to the Deputy Fire Chief and oversees the Prevention and Preparedness Division supported by 7 team members.
 
CCFD is seeking a well-regarded professional in the regulatory community who is an outstanding communicator and relationship builder capable of easily establishing credibility with a wide range of audiences. Three years of experience as a fire inspector or as a company officer performing fire prevention inspections and possession of an AA/AS degree will be considered qualifying. A California Fire Prevention Officer Certificate is required. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
 
Salary range $207,085 - $251,713; salary supplemented by highly competitive benefits. Placement within the range will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Closes 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

• To apply, visit https://www.tbcrecruiting.com/Recruitments/Details/1701
  • Please be ready to provide a cover letter, resume, and list of six references

Woodside Fire Protection District offers an exceptional Cadet Program for individuals interested in a career in the Fire Service. Cadets gain hands-on experience participating in training and public service events. Cadets work 24-hour shifts and ride-along on emergency calls.

Woodside Cadets will work and be involved in:

Emergency calls, firefighter training, public education events, fire prevention, station duties, CERPP, CPR/first aid training. They must also meet monthly hour requirements and attend monthly training drills.

The Cadet term begins in July 1st 2024 through June 30th 2025.

Cadets must have a valid EMT certification, proof of medical insurance and a valid California driver license in order to apply.

Interviews will be held June 14th and 15th.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for

Body Worn Camera Program Manager

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a professional and progressive Police Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE REDWOOD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

We are a progressive Police-Department, which recognizes that by working in a partnership with our community, we can best meet our goals of protecting life and property, improving the quality of life, and reducing crime and the fear of crime. Our motto is: 

"Providing Excellent Service with Integrity and Respect."

THE POSITION OF BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM MANAGER

Is a vital non-sworn position that manages the Body Worn Camera Program and assists members of the Police Department with managing body worn camera equipment, the assignment of the devices, replacing worn/and or damaged equipment, assists with training the police officers who wear them and assist in the maintenance of body worn camera equipment. This includes managing all aspects of digital multimedia collected by body worn cameras, including receiving, cataloging, redacting, and coordinating with the Property Unit to ensure proper maintenance of custody of evidentiary audio/video collected and stored in a digital format.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to provide highly responsible staff assistance in the development, administration and expansion of this program.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Body Worn Camera Program Manager.

• Please click on the job announcement pdf file below to review the recruitment information.  A complete job application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by May 19, 2024.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

San Bruno Fire Department

Fire Cadet Opportunity

The City of San Bruno, Fire Department offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a Fire Cadet, working alongside San Bruno Firefighters.  The one-year Fire Cadet program is an unpaid, volunteer work experience that offers hands-on training, and introductory knowledge of firefighting skills, fire service tools and equipment.  Cadets respond to emergency calls, render Basic Life Support, and participate in training and in the daily station duties. 

The cadet program is one year in length, and cadets must be willing to commit a minimum of 48 hours per month.  Upon completion, this one-year program meets the certification requirement of one year part-time/volunteer work experience for California State Fire Marshal's Office State Firefighter 2 certification. 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

• State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National Registry EMT certification.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record with minimal violations.
• Possession of a Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled).
• 18 years of age at the time of application.

In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:

• Demonstrating a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations.
• Working cooperatively with others to help a team achieve its goals. 
• Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition, effectiveness when experiencing changes in responsibilities or environment. 
• Gaining other people's trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral and ethical guidelines. 
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; responding favorably to feedback and using it constructively to take action to improve knowledge, skills, and behavior. 
• Establishing and sustaining relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit an application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbruno. When submitting your application please upload (1) EMT Certificate; (2) Firefighter I Academy certification (or proof of “student in good standing” letter signed by an Academy Instructor if currently enrolled); (3) Resume (optional).  Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

Position Summary

 

Under general direction of  the Director of Budget and Electronic Revenue, the Electronic Revenue Collection Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily functionality and collecting revenue accurately especially for the AET program and Clipper program.  This position is responsible for leading the daily operations of the District’s toll and electronic fares programs to oversee activities such as contractual requirements, lead new/enhanced system improvements, and resolve current operational issues.  In addition, this position is responsible for actively monitoring the daily transaction processing for transit, tolls, traffic and passenger volumes, revenue, and system budget and cost. The Manager will coordinate and work with other District staff responsible for system maintenance, technical functionality and customer issues to aid in uncovering and addressing system issues before they escalate. This position will identify and suggest program/policy improvements to the AET program and Clipper program.

 

The position is responsible for working with customers, AET technical specialists and contractors, Clipper technical specialists and contractors, accounting staff, regional customer service center (CSC) staff, Clipper Service Bureau (CSB) staff, toll system vendor staff, regional Clipper partner agencies, third party vendors that supply the system hardware and software, bridge customers, contracted customer service center staff, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) staff, Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) staff, California and out of state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and collections agencies to ensure that license plate toll transactions and revenues are being processed effectively and efficiently.In addition, this position will participate in the regional/national toll committees such as California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), 6C coalition, and IBTTA.

 

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

• Track system issues and facilitate resolution
• Oversee contract and program compliance
• Coordinate and oversee contractor change enhancements to programs, changes to business rules, and oversee toll policy
• Coordinate and participate with regional partner agencies and statewide/national committees
• Support future generation work on toll system and back office functions
• Support operations with program managing changes, upgrades or implementation of new technical e-fare functionality
• Provides exceptional customer service to the public, possess an analytical aptitude, and detailed oriented while presenting the broader perspective to management
• Performs variance and trend analyses on daily traffic/passenger and revenue volumes
• Audits transaction flow from the lane to revenue collection at the CSC system to ensure end-to-end system performance

• Completely understands CSC reporting on transaction processing and works with the CSC to improve reporting
• Responsible for performance standard monitoring and management reporting
• Ensures proper project documentation control and facilitates weekly/monthly status meetings
• Works proactively to identify issues with transaction processing and/or revenue collection
• Develops and presents possible corrective actions when issues arise
• Create reports for management regarding toll revenues and traffic
• Works with all levels of District personnel and vendor/contractor personnel to ensure transaction processing systems are operating properly at all times
• Monitors and maintains efficient DMV processing of transactions and toll collection from out of state vehicles
• Monitors performance of the violation enforcement system at the Golden Gate Bridge
• Audits violation notice generation, collections and DMV hold processes to ensure transactions are being handled correctly
• Collects and analyzes data on various violation collection methods at Golden Gate Bridge and throughout California to ensure Golden Gate Bridge utilizes the most efficient methods
• Develops and monitors budget of the programs

• Monitors cost of system integration and initiates solutions to reduce costs
• Reviews Automatic Electronic Tolling (License Plate/Fastrak) and Clipper data to ensure accurate fares are being collected and analyzes data trends
• Supports District staff responsible for system maintenance, customer issues, and program management, shares information and identifies opportunities to improve toll collection system performance
• Ensures that the District maximizes electronic revenue of tolls and transit fares
• Supports the operations of contracted third party cash payment networks and District Clipper networks including Clipper bus and ferry operations staff
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration or related field. Additional qualifying position-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the education requirement
• Five years of progressive full-time, recent position-related experience in data analysis, financial analysis, managing customer service operations, collection processing, maximizing revenue collection, or relevant administrative process analysis

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public sector experience, working with teams, and group facilitation skills experience
• Technical program management experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with computerized financial accounting systems
• Background in working with back end technical contractors, Operational systems, collections, DMV processing
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic payment systems and experience managing technical contracts, including the enforcement of performance requirements, identification and resolution of system anomalies, and the ability to perform query development and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners to achieve project goals and address issues
• Demonstrated ability to work with and resolve complex customer service issues

 

 

Required License: Must possess and maintain a current, valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting
• Must have sufficient strength to lift and carry boxes of materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be flexible in working to meet short turnaround deadlines
• Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment
  • Ability to travel to District facilities
  • Must be available after hours for problem solving if needed

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of:

• Project management, preferably in a technical systems environment
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow

 

 Skill in or Ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy, high productivity environment
• Gather complex, diverse information and research data; uses intuition and experience to complement data and present analyses
• Partner with others to collaborate and resolve issues
• Anticipate challenges and troubleshoot effectively
• Mentor staff to grow and excel
• Perform strategic planning to develop and implement new initiatives
• Perform analysis on toll and fares and financial data to inform strategic decisions
• Develop consultant and technology procurements, negotiate contracts, and resolve contract disputes
• Lead, advise, or support others when assigned to special projects
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Be self-disciplined and motivated to plan, prioritize, and carry out assigned business duties and meet deadlines independently
• Establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and partner agencies
• Apply strong analytical reasoning in a variety of situations
• Prepare and present narrative and statistical reports
• Successfully handle multiple, concurrent priorities
• Reason logically and creatively to assist in developing sound solutions to management problems
• Collect, synthesize, and analyze a wide variety of information confidentially

• Demonstrate business acumen, integrity, and good judgment
• Demonstrate proficiency at an intermediate level of skill using computers and applicable software, specifically all Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills to both internal and external customers
• Demonstrate flexibility in emergency operations support and back up of the electronic payment systems

Position Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Budget and Electronic Revenue and reporting to the Electronic Revenue Programs Manager, the Electronic Revenue Collection Analyst is responsible for supporting the daily functionality and collecting revenue accurately, especially for the AET program and Clipper program. The District utilizes a regional electronic-based fare system (Clipper) for the Ferry and Bus Systems and administers an All-Electronic Toll (AET) collection system for Bridge tolls. This position is responsible for representing the District and working with a variety of internal and external agency staff and must be able to work with technical specialists, accounting staff, customer service center (CSC) staff, toll system staff, regional Clipper partner agencies, and third parties to ensure that toll and fare payment transaction processing is functioning properly and accurately. Monitors and improves the daily transaction processing for transit, tolls, traffic and passenger volumes, and toll collection rate activities and revenue. Participates in special projects for toll, parking, and electronic revenue programs and resolves operational and functional issues of the Clipper program for the District and proactively resolves customer related issues including system maintenance, customer service functions including direct customer contact, technical functionality and customer issues to aid in uncovering and addressing system issues. Responsible for data trend analysis, budget monitoring, program analysis, reconciliation of financial and programmatic contract issues, and creating/revising the toll collection (traffic and revenue) program reports for management for the electronic revenue program.

 

Essential Responsibilities

•  Extends exceptional customer service to the public, possesses an analytical aptitude, and is detailed oriented while presenting the broader perspective to management
• Track system issues and facilitate resolution
• Support contract and program compliance
• Coordinate and support contractor change enhancements to programs, changes to business rules, and oversee toll policy
• Participate with regional partner agencies and statewide/national committees
• Support future generation work on toll system and back-office functions
• Support operations with program managing changes, upgrades, or implementation of new technical e-fare functionality
• Performs variance and trend analyses on daily traffic/passenger and revenue volumes
• Audits transaction flow from the lane to revenue collection at the CSC system to ensure end-to-end system performance
• Completely understands CSC reporting on transaction processing and works with the CSC to improve reporting
• Responsible for performance standard monitoring and management reporting
• Ensures that the District maximizes electronic revenue of tolls and transit fares
• Ensures proper project documentation control and facilitates weekly/monthly status meetings
• Works proactively to identify issues with transaction processing and/or revenue collection
• Develops and presents possible corrective actions when issues arise
• Creates reports for management regarding toll revenues and traffic
• Works with all levels of District personnel and vendor/contractor personnel to ensure transaction processing systems are operating properly at all times
• Monitors and maintains efficient DMV processing of transactions
• Monitors and maintains efficient toll collection from out of state vehicles
• Monitors performance of the violation enforcement system at the Golden Gate Bridge
• Audits violation notice generation, collections and DMV hold processes to ensure transactions are being handled correctly
• Collects and analyzes data on various violation collection methods at Golden Gate Bridge and throughout California to ensure Golden Gate Bridge utilizes the most efficient methods
• Reviews AET (License Plate/FasTrak) and Clipper data to ensure accurate fares are being collected and analyzes data trends
• Supports District staff responsible for system maintenance, customer issues, and program management, shares information and identifies opportunities to improve toll collection system performance
• Supports the operations of contracted third party cash payment networks and District Clipper networks
• Supports the planning, research, implementation, and operation of new and sometimes unprecedented revenue collection programs and systems
• Supports Clipper bus and ferry operations staff through improving, resolving, and monitoring the system
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements: 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration or Accounting related field. Additional qualifying position-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the education requirement
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive full-time, recent position-related experience in data analysis, financial analysis, managing customer service operations, collection processing, maximizing revenue collection, or relevant administrative process analysis or related experience 

Desirable experience: 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, operational setting, working with teams, and group facilitation skills.
• Background in working with back end technical contractors, operational systems, collections, DMV processing.
• Working knowledge of electronic payment systems and experience managing technical contracts, including the enforcement of performance requirements, identification and resolution of system anomalies, and the ability to perform query development and analysis.
• Ability to work with multiple partners to achieve project goals and address issues.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working Knowledge of: 
• Data analysis, financial reconciliation, and understanding of how to trend data
• Electronic payment systems and experience managing technical contracts, including the enforcement of performance requirements, identification and resolution of system anomalies, and the ability to perform query development and analysis 

Ability to: 
• Be flexible and work in a fast-paced, high-energy, high productivity environment. May have to work after hours or weekends hours occasionally in the case of an operational emergency or monitoring assignment
• Gather, research, and analyze a wide variety of information that may be confidential and/or complex; use intuition and experience to complement data and present analyses • Partner with others to collaborate and resolve issues
• Anticipate challenges and troubleshoot effectively
• Support strategic planning to develop and implement new initiatives
• Perform analysis on toll and fares and financial data to inform strategic decisions
• Support consultant and technology procurements, negotiate contracts, and resolve contract disputes
• Lead, advice, or support others when assigned to special projects
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Write in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner
• Be self-disciplined and motivated to plan, prioritize, and carry out assigned business duties and meet multiple deadlines independently
• Establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Apply strong analytical reasoning in a variety of situations
• Prepare and present narrative and statistical reports
• Demonstrate strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills to both internal and external customers
• Successfully handle multiple, concurrent priorities
• Reason logically and creatively to assist in developing sound solutions to management problems.
• Demonstrate business acumen, integrity, and good judgment
• Use personal computer spreadsheet and word processing software to develop spreadsheets, graphs, and reports

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Applications are being accepted for the position of Emergency Medical Technician - BLS Ambulance with the City of South San Francisco. 

HOURLY RATE: $20.75 - $25.22 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. 

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The South San Francisco Fire Department provides its residents with service in fire suppression; first-responder and ambulance transport emergency medical services; hazardous materials response; urban search and rescue; marine rescue and fire prevention, investigation and public education. The Department operates five (5) fire stations throughout the City, plus an Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Tower and is comprised of 92 dedicated staff members.