San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Local 935
IAFF Local 935 is a labor organization that represents the men and women of the San Bernardino County Fire Departments in Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Colton, Loma Linda, and Montclair.
The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 935 is the labor organization that represents the men and women of the San Bernardino County Firefighters and the affiliate membership of the Colton, Loma Linda, Big Bear, and Montclair Fire Departments.
The Fire Fighters of Local 935 pride themselves on over 100 years of service to the communities within San Bernardino County. Each year, Local 935 Firefighters give their time and money to the local communities to foster relationships and serve those with special needs.
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is the driving force behind nearly every advance in the fire and emergency services in the 21st century.
We’re more than just a union; we’re a movement, a brotherhood and sisterhood that is powering advancements in fire and emergency services in the United States, Canada, and around the world.
With offices in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Ontario, the IAFF is the fire service’s strongest voice at the federal level. Our Political Action Committee, FIREPAC, is among the top one-half of 1% of all federally registered PACs in the United States.
Today, 85% of communities across the U.S. and Canada are protected by our over 365,000 members.
HALLOWEEN ROAD SAFETY | LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER
The most important part of the Halloween route is getting everyone home safely.
Drivers, ease off the speed and scan for children, including in places you might not expect them. Families, use sidewalks, cross at intersections or crosswalks, and check every direction, including for turning vehicles.
Carry a flashlight and add reflective details to costumes. Stay together, and plan a sober driver or ride home before any celebration involving alcohol.
Your San Bernardino County firefighters are sharing this reminder for everyone using the road, whether your evening involves a candy bag, a steering wheel or both.
Share it with your neighborhood or the person driving your group.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY | A FRIENDLY CHALLENGE
A few push-ups can be a simple way to break the ice.
Getting to know your firefighters doesn't always require a formal presentation. A shared activity or a conversation beside the engine can help people get to know the personalities behind the uniform, whether they want to ask about the job or just say hello.
Local 935 represents the people behind the response, and we value those connections with the communities we serve.
Have you had a memorable interaction with your firefighters?
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PHOTO OF THE DAY | APRIL 4, 2025
A CLOSER LOOK
Sometimes the part people remember is getting to sit in the rig.
This archive photo shows community visitors taking a closer look at County Fire ARV18. No flames or flashing lights here, just smiles and a chance to see something unfamiliar up close.
Getting to know your firefighters should include more than emergency footage. The conversations, questions and everyday connections matter too. Local 935 is proud to share that side of the people we represent.
What first sparked your interest in the fire service: seeing a rig, meeting a firefighter or visiting a station?
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HALLOWEEN FIRE SAFETY | KEEP THE SCARES MAKE-BELIEVE
The costume is ready. The decorations are up. Before the fun starts, give your Halloween setup a quick safety check.
Choose battery-powered lights or glow sticks for pumpkins. Avoid long, trailing costume fabric. Keep decorations away from flames, heaters and other heat sources, and keep doorways and exits clear.
If a costume includes a mask, make sure the wearer can see clearly. A flashlight belongs in the trick-or-treat kit, too.
Your San Bernardino County firefighters want the memories to be about the costumes and candy, not an emergency. Share this reminder with the person putting the finishing touches on Halloween.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY | MAY 18, 2025
A WIDER VIEW
An engine on the ground, a helicopter above, and a very different backdrop from a neighborhood street.
This archive photo shows County Fire Engine 322 in open desert terrain. It is a chance to look beyond the familiar image of a fire engine parked outside a burning building and ask about the different sides of the job.
Fire, rescue and emergency medical service are connected parts of the work. The vehicles may catch our attention first, but the people, communication and preparation behind them deserve a closer look too.
Local 935 shares these views to help you get to know your San Bernardino County firefighters. What would you like to learn about how ground crews and aviation teams work together?
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APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | WATER TENDER 42 | YUCCA VALLEY
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What happens when firefighters need water and there is no hydrant nearby? A water tender can bring additional water to the scene.
Water Tender 42 in Yucca Valley is this week's apparatus spotlight, and a good reason to look beyond the hose line at the water supply behind it.
Getting water to the fire is a job of its own. The public may notice the flames and the firefighters applying water first, but supplying that water is another essential part of the response.
These photos put that work in the spotlight. For Local 935, telling the fire service story also means recognizing the people handling the jobs that are less visible in an incident video.
What have you wondered about how firefighters get water when there is no nearby hydrant?
Photos: @ietoocfirephotos. Thank you for showcasing County Fire apparatus.
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Three firefighters. Miles of desert highway.
Medic Engine 52 responded to a truck fire on southbound Interstate 15 at Fort Irwin Road on the evening of October 25. These photos show the conditions firefighters faced.
Station 52 in Harvard is staffed by a full-time, three-person crew: a captain, an engineer and a firefighter-paramedic. Across the desert, long distances between communities and fire stations create a different kind of response challenge along the I-15 corridor toward Las Vegas and Interstate 40.
A three-person engine company has to balance several jobs at once. At a complex highway emergency, that can include establishing command, operating the engine and water supply, deploying hose, and providing patient care. When an incident involves multiple patients, a crew with one paramedic faces additional demands while more help travels to the scene.
Regional resources and cooperating agencies are important to that system, including County Fire resources in Helendale and Baker and partners such as Barstow Fire and Marine Corps Logistics Base fire personnel. Those resources may have significant distances to cover while their own communities still need emergency services.
Large truck fires can also require extended work to reach concealed burning material. When needed and available, heavy equipment can be provided through Caltrans or County Fire's operators.
Local 935's goal is four-person staffing to give engine companies another firefighter for the work that must happen simultaneously. In a region where additional resources can be many miles away, staffing is part of both effective emergency response and maintaining service for the next call.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY | APRIL 9, 2026 | A CONVERSATION, NOT A CALL
Not every connection with County Fire starts with an emergency. Sometimes it starts with a question across a table.
This archive photo captures a conversation beside a training display. The equipment may catch someone's attention, but the person on the other side of the table matters just as much. A few minutes to listen, explain the work and meet face to face can make the uniform feel a little more familiar.
Local 935 values these everyday connections with the communities our members serve. There is room in our story for the quieter moments, too.
Have you had a memorable conversation with a firefighter at a station visit or community event? What stayed with you? Please leave personal medical details out of the comments.
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San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 935, proudly endorses Virginia Marquez for San Bernardino City Council, Ward 1, in the November 3 election. #Local935 ...
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Training today for the calls ahead
Several Division 5 engine companies came together today for hands-on vehicle extrication training, with three vehicles provided by Desert Valley Towing. Positioned on their wheels, side and roof, the vehicles gave newer firefighters different challenges to work through alongside experienced crews.
On the side-resting vehicle, crews used Rescue 42 struts for stabilization, then practiced cutting roof-support pillars along one side and rolling the roof back. On the upright vehicle, they removed all four doors and the roof before displacing the dashboard to create additional room.
A controlled training environment gives firefighters time to compare approaches, observe how a vehicle responds and learn why one technique may work better than another. It is an opportunity to practice, evaluate and refine those skills before applying them at a collision.
Crews used both AMKUS hose-fed hydraulic equipment and HURST battery-powered tools. Both systems use hydraulic force. The difference is where that power comes from: the AMKUS tools connect by hose to an external power unit, while the battery-powered HURST tools carry their motor and hydraulic pump onboard.
The AMKUS GH2B power unit can operate two compatible tools simultaneously. Cordless tools eliminate the external hydraulic hoses and separate power unit at the tool, offering flexibility when moving around a vehicle. Each system brings different setup and equipment-management considerations, making familiarity with both valuable when companies work together.
Tools also serve different purposes: cutters separate vehicle components, spreaders create openings, and rams push components away to make space. The HURST R 521 ram, for example, extends to approximately 53.5 inches.
There is no single approach for every collision. Vehicle position, damage and the patient's condition guide the rescue plan. The goal is to create access for treatment and a path for removal, taking the vehicle away from the patient rather than forcing an injured person through a confined opening.
Thank you to Desert Valley Towing for providing the vehicles and supporting this hands-on training.
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San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 935, proudly endorses Joe Salas for San Bernardino City Council, Ward 4, in the November 3 election. #Local935 ...
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PHOTOS OF THE DAY | JULY 13, 2025 | NEEDLES AIRPORT AREA
At approximately 9:37 p.m., Local 935 members and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported fire in the desert near Needles Airport. A deputy arrived first and found a single-engine Piper aircraft fully involved in fire, allowing the call to be upgraded and responding fire companies to receive critical information before arrival.
Firefighters advanced hose lines into the dark desert, attacked the aircraft fire and prevented the flames from spreading into nearby brush. A water tender from Mohave Valley Fire Department in Arizona supported the suppression effort. Tragically, both aircraft occupants died in the crash. We extend our condolences to their families and loved ones. The Sheriff’s Aviation Division led the investigation.
This archival post is not a current incident alert. It demonstrates the challenges faced by Local 935 members serving the North Desert and Colorado River communities, including remote access, darkness, limited water supplies, extreme travel distances and the need to coordinate resources across state and jurisdictional lines. Reliable staffing, strategically located apparatus and water-tender capability are essential when emergencies occur far from additional resources.
AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY SAFETY: Never approach a crash site. Aircraft may contain fuel, batteries, pressurized systems and other hazards. Keep a safe distance, avoid smoke, call 911 and leave access routes open for emergency vehicles.
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