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.
CAPABILITY SPOTLIGHT | APRIL 29, 2026 | UAS DEMONSTRATION
San Bernardino County Fire evaluated the Ghost-X unmanned aircraft system as a potential public-safety tool. The rugged, weather-resistant platform was designed to provide extended-range situational awareness and carry different sensor payloads in complex environments.
Technology like this can help incident commanders see hazards, terrain and changing conditions from a safer vantage point. Effective deployment still requires trained personnel, clear operating policies and sustained investment in staffing, communications and equipment. Technology should strengthen—not replace—the firefighters and specialists responsible for making decisions and completing the mission.
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VIDEO VAULT | NOVEMBER 16, 2025 — DAVID AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO
Our members responded shortly after 4:20 a.m. to a residential fire in the 4000 block of David Avenue. Occupants were safely outside and told the first-arriving engine company that several dogs remained trapped inside while smoke and flames showed from the front of the home.
Firefighters immediately conducted simultaneous fire-attack and search operations. Crews located and rescued three adult dogs and six puppies. Despite firefighter-paramedics providing treatment, one additional dog did not survive the heavy smoke conditions. No residents or firefighters were injured.
Four engine companies, a truck company, a battalion chief and support personnel responded. This rescue shows why adequate staffing matters: members must advance hose lines, search for people and animals, ventilate, manage water supply and protect firefighters at the same time.
FIRE SAFETY: Get out, stay out and call 911. Never re-enter a burning home for a pet. Tell arriving firefighters how many animals may be inside and where they were last seen. Place a pet-alert decal near the entrance and keep the information current.
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RECENT RESCUE | APRIL 30, 2026 | HESPERIA
Medic Truck 304 responded to help an elderly resident after a kitten became trapped inside an interior wall. Members used a thermal imaging camera to locate the animal, made a small controlled opening and completed the rescue safely.
Thermal imagers are best known for helping crews find heat, fire extension and occupants during emergencies, but this response shows the adaptability behind an all-risk fire service. The same training, teamwork and specialized equipment used at major incidents can also solve an unusual neighborhood emergency.
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VIDEO VAULT | NOVEMBER 11, 2025 — STATE HIGHWAY 18 WEST OF BIG BEAR LAKE
Our members led a multi-agency technical rescue after a vehicle went through a guardrail and plunged more than 200 feet down a rocky mountainside near the Arctic Circle. The injured driver was able to call 911 and exit the vehicle, allowing dispatchers and crews to pinpoint her location.
Initial rescuers hiked down the slope and began paramedic-level care for moderate-to-severe injuries. Teams then constructed a mechanical-advantage rope system, lowered additional rescuers and a litter, and hauled the patient back to the roadway with four members tending the litter. She remained under paramedic care and was transferred to a helicopter for transport to a regional trauma center.
Company 91 in Lake Arrowhead is a designated technical-rescue house whose members train for these complex incidents. County Fire’s robotics unit also provided real-time aerial imagery to incident command. Four engines, a ground ambulance, a battalion chief, the robotics unit and a training officer responded alongside regional partner agencies.
Mountain rescues require trained specialists, adequate staffing, maintained rope and medical equipment, strategically located stations and reliable apparatus. Those resources must be ready before an emergency occurs.
MOUNTAIN DRIVING SAFETY: Slow down before curves, avoid distractions, wear seat belts and never exceed conditions. If you leave the roadway, call 911 when able and provide location details without putting yourself at greater risk.
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VIDEO VAULT | July 4, 2021 — Sycamore Avenue, Hesperia
Our members responded to a working residential fire that had extended into the attic. Interior crews searched the home and attacked the fire while truck crews provided vertical ventilation. The fire was held to the rear portion of the home, with no reported injuries.
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MAY 1, 2026 | Trinity Road & Acanthus Street, Phelan
Our members worked with cooperating agencies to contain the Trinity Fire at 19 acres. The District footage captured an ash devil as crews protected the community.
Mutual aid is vital, but dependable local staffing and apparatus remain essential across the High Desert.
WILDFIRE SAFETY: Maintain defensible space around your home.
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VIDEO VAULT | SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 — 5700 BLOCK OF PALOMAR AVENUE
Our members recently responded to a residential structure fire after callers reported smoke and flames coming from an attached garage. First-arriving crews found heavy fire and smoke threatening the living area of the home.
Firefighters advanced hose lines for an aggressive interior attack while truck personnel opened the roof to release heat and smoke. Their coordinated work held the fire primarily to the garage and brought it under control in approximately 20 minutes. Five engines, one truck company and a battalion chief supported the response, with no injuries reported.
Incidents like this show why a complete first-alarm assignment matters. Engines bring water, hose lines and personnel; truck companies provide ventilation, forcible entry, search and other critical functions. Adequate staffing and properly equipped companies allow these jobs to happen simultaneously when every minute counts.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Keep the door between an attached garage and your home closed, maintain working smoke alarms throughout the residence, and include the garage area in your family escape plan.
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WILDLAND DEPLOYMENT UPDATE | STRIKE TEAM 6231C
Our Local 935 members assigned to Type 3 Strike Team 6231 Charlie continue their Northern California mutual aid deployment after mobilizing on August 4.
Since deploying, the strike team has worked multiple wildland incidents and has now received four separate fire assignments, most recently in the Big Sur area and at the Timber Fire.
Yesterday, crews worked along the fireline while firing operations were underway, manning hose lines and maintaining the dozer line as the operation progressed.
The crew has now come off the line at the Timber Fire after another operational period. These photos give a look at the conditions and the work our members have been performing throughout the deployment.
We’ll continue sharing updates from the strike team as their assignment continues.
STRIKE TEAM 6231C
• Deployed: August 4, 2026
• 5 Type 3 Engines
• 15 Local 935 members
• 4 incident assignments
• Current/most recent assignment: Timber Fire
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MAY 3, 2026 | Kelbaker Road & I-40
Our members and cooperators held a vegetation fire to five acres with no injuries. Five engines, two water tenders and a battalion chief worked about an hour to stop its spread.
Remote I-40 responses underscore the need for dependable staffing, apparatus and water supply across the High Desert.
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MAY 5, 2026 | N. Barton Street, San Bernardino
Our members contained a duplex fire to the unit of origin. Station 226’s recently added ladder truck provided rapid vertical ventilation and critical roof intelligence—showing how investment in staffing, apparatus and facilities directly improves community protection.
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