IAFF Local 935, is a labor organization that represents the men and women of the San Bernardino County , Big Bear City , Big Bear Lake, Colton, Loma Linda , and Montclair Fire Departments. Its members are dedicated to the protection and safety of the Communities they serve. The firefighters of Local 935 are committed to the well being of the public through our humanitarian efforts, donations, and events.
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#photooftheday | ARCHIVAL INCIDENT PHOTO | 2020–2024 | San Bernardino County
This older County Fire image captures the coordination required during a structure-fire response. Firefighters are visible working around the residence and on the roof while hose lines are positioned across the incident scene and smoke continues to move from the building.
Roof operations can help crews assess conditions and create openings that release heat and smoke when tactics and building conditions allow. At the same time, engine companies advance hose lines, crews search for occupants and command personnel track changing hazards. Every assignment depends on training, communication, adequate staffing and firefighters working together as one coordinated team.
Safety Message of the Day: Maintain working smoke alarms on every level of your home and practice an escape plan with two ways out. Once outside, stay outside and call 911.
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July 29, 2021 | San Bernardino County
A firefighter advances across open terrain during wildland suppression operations. Ground crews work in heat, smoke and uneven terrain to extend hose lines, secure the fire’s edge, protect exposures and prevent rekindles.
Five years later, the fundamentals remain the same: realistic training, clear communication, hydration, dependable equipment and enough firefighters to rotate crews before fatigue creates additional risk.
Wildland incidents can keep resources committed for hours or days. Maintaining coverage for the next emergency requires both effective incident staffing and depth throughout the regional system.
SAFETY MESSAGE: During extreme fire weather, avoid spark-producing activities and follow evacuation warnings early. Keep roads clear for responding equipment.
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VIDEO VAULT | March 18, 2025 | San Bernardino County
Wildland firefighting is a coordinated effort across the ground and the air. This scene shows a firefighter working in steep terrain while an aviation resource operates overhead—two parts of a larger system used to assess conditions, move resources and support suppression work.
Our members train for changing wind, limited access, difficult topography and long operational periods. Effective wildland response depends on experienced crews, clear communication, specialized equipment and enough staffing to sustain operations while maintaining emergency coverage elsewhere.
Safety Message of the Day: Create and maintain defensible space around your home, keep access routes clear and follow evacuation warnings early. Preparation gives residents and firefighters more options when wildfire threatens.
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#PhotoOfTheDay | WILDLAND OPERATIONS
July 27, 2026 | San Bernardino County
A firefighter monitors conditions while an aircraft works above a wildland incident. Effective aerial support depends on firefighters below identifying hazards, communicating changing fire behavior and coordinating each drop with the incident’s ground plan.
Aircraft can slow fire spread, cool difficult terrain and buy valuable time, but they do not replace firefighters. Ground crews still build and secure the fireline, protect structures, search affected areas and complete the long work of mop-up.
San Bernardino County’s size and terrain require continued investment in both aviation capability and adequately staffed ground resources.
SAFETY MESSAGE: If aircraft are working a fire, keep drones grounded. An unauthorized drone can force emergency aircraft to leave the area.
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WILDLAND RESOURCE DEPLOYMENTS | CALIFORNIA & OREGON
August 6, 2026
As significant wildfire activity continues across California and the Pacific Northwest, Local 935 members are once again deployed away from their home communities supporting major incidents through the coordinated fire mutual aid system.
Late on the night of August 4, five San Bernardino County Fire Type 3 brush engines were assembled into Strike Team 6231C and deployed north. Additional Local 935 members are currently deployed as a Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) team, a wildland hand crew, a dozer resource with support vehicle, and aboard a Cal OES Brush Patrol assigned as part of a multi-agency strike team.
These deployments represent several very different capabilities, each designed to support large and complex wildland incidents.
TYPE 3 BRUSH ENGINE STRIKE TEAM | ST6231C
GANN FIRE | CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Five Type 3 brush engines, each staffed with three firefighters, were assembled with a Strike Team Leader and deployed as Strike Team 6231C to the Gann Fire near Valley Springs.
Type 3 engines are specifically designed for wildland operations. Their four-wheel-drive capability, shorter wheelbase, specialized hose complements and wildland equipment allow crews to operate in areas that may be difficult or impossible for larger structural engines to access.
These companies can perform direct wildland fire attack, progressive hose lays, patrol and mop-up operations, and structure defense throughout the wildland-urban interface.
The Gann Fire has burned 10,374 acres and is 26% contained. Seven structures have been destroyed and one firefighter injury has been reported. More than 2,700 personnel are assigned to the incident as crews continue suppression and containment operations.
RAPID EXTRACTION MODULE SUPPORT | REMS
COLEMAN CREEK FIRE | OREGON
Four Local 935 members are deployed as a Rapid Extraction Module Support, or REMS, team on the Coleman Creek Fire near Juntura, Oregon.
REMS is a specialized firefighter rescue resource pre-positioned on wildland incidents to provide rapid access, emergency medical treatment and extraction when a firefighter becomes injured, ill or trapped in difficult or remote terrain.
The four-person team operates as a single resource and combines wildland, technical rescue and emergency medical capabilities. The team includes a Captain who is Engine Boss qualified, at least one paramedic, at least one certified ARV operator, and personnel who are rope-rescue qualified.
Using equipment including rope rescue systems, Stokes baskets and a highly mobile All-Terrain Rescue Vehicle, the team can rapidly access areas where conventional ambulances or fire apparatus may not be able to travel and begin treatment while moving an injured firefighter from the fireline.
The Coleman Creek Fire has burned 309,803 acres and is 70% contained, with hundreds of personnel assigned to the incident.
CAL OES BRUSH PATROL
Local 935 members are also deployed aboard a Cal OES Brush Patrol as part of a strike team assembled with firefighters and resources from multiple agencies.
A Brush Patrol is built on a pickup-truck chassis and carries an onboard water tank, pump, hose and wildland firefighting equipment. It carries less water than a traditional fire engine, but its smaller size and four-wheel-drive capability give crews increased mobility in narrow roads, trails, rugged terrain and other locations that larger fire apparatus may not be able to access.
These units provide a highly maneuverable firefighting platform capable of supporting mobile attack, patrol, mop-up and structure-defense operations.
DOZER RESOURCE
A San Bernardino County Fire dozer, operator and supporting swapper vehicle are also deployed in support of wildland suppression operations.
Fire dozers provide a capability few other resources can duplicate. They can rapidly remove vegetation, construct and improve fireline, reinforce containment lines, open access routes and support crews working in rugged terrain.
The accompanying swamper provides the transportation and logistical support necessary to move the dozer and associated equipment between assignments as operational needs change.
WILDLAND HAND CREW
San Bernardino County Fire Suppression Aides assigned to our wildland hand crews are also deployed in support of ongoing wildfire operations.
Hand crews work directly on the fireline, often in steep or remote terrain inaccessible to engines and other apparatus.
Their assignments can include constructing and improving handline, removing vegetation, supporting firing operations, holding containment lines, extinguishing hot spots and completing mop-up operations after the main fire front has passed.
Their mobility, endurance and ability to work in difficult terrain make hand crews a critical component of large wildland fire operations.
MUTUAL AID | WORKING TOGETHER WHEN COMMUNITIES NEED IT MOST
Large wildfires quickly require more personnel, equipment and specialized resources than any single fire agency can maintain on its own.
California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System allows local, state and federal fire agencies to coordinate resources and rapidly move firefighters and equipment to areas experiencing significant fire activity or other major emergencies.
Through Cal OES and established interstate mutual aid agreements, resources can also be sent beyond California when neighboring states need additional support.
That cooperation allows engines, crews, dozers, specialized rescue teams and other resources from multiple agencies to come together and operate as part of one coordinated incident response.
It is one of the strengths of the fire service: agencies supporting one another, sharing specialized capabilities and moving resources where they are needed most while communities face significant emergencies.
Our Local 935 members remain deployed alongside firefighters from across California, Oregon and throughout the regional mutual aid system, supporting ongoing wildfire suppression operations.
Stay safe.
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ORIGINAL INCIDENT: May 4, 2025 | Deep Creek Hot Springs
An injured hiker was stranded deep in the San Bernardino Mountains, miles from vehicle access. Rain initially grounded the Sheriff's helicopter, turning the response into a lengthy technical-rescue operation.
Our Urban Search & Rescue members hiked one to two miles carrying medical and rescue equipment while a County Fire side-by-side moved personnel and gear as far down the trail as terrain allowed. When conditions cleared, Sheriff's aviation hoisted the patient from the canyon to a waiting ambulance. The five-hour operation involved three engines, a USAR company, ambulance crews and a battalion chief.
The cooperative aviation crew pairs Sheriff’s pilots and crew chiefs with fire personnel on designated days. Local 935 supports that partnership and advocates for a full-time, dedicated fire-rescue-EMS helicopter platform capable of serving this mission consistently across our 20,000-square-mile county.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Remote hikers should share their route, carry water and navigation tools, check weather and never assume helicopter access will be immediately available.
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LOOKING BACK | May 26, 2026 | E. Daley Canyon Rd. & N. Chiquita Ln., San Bernardino
Our members arrived to a vegetation fire burning in light-to-medium fuels with a moderate rate of spread. Firefighters immediately established hose lines and began an aggressive direct attack. Strong coordination among responding agencies stopped forward progress at 3.63 acres.
No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported. Crews remained through the afternoon reinforcing containment lines and completing mop-up while investigators worked to determine the cause.
Quick initial attack requires ready engines, trained wildland firefighters and enough regional depth to build an effective response before a small fire becomes a major incident.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Maintain defensible space, remove dead vegetation and avoid mowing, welding, dragging chains or parking hot vehicles in dry grass during elevated fire conditions.
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ORIGINAL INCIDENT: October 24, 2025 | San Bernardino
Our members responded to an industrial facility after a worker was injured when a freight elevator reportedly fell from the second floor to a level approximately six feet below ground.
Cross-trained firefighter-paramedics descended into the elevator shaft, began advanced medical care, stabilized the worker and secured him in a Stokes basket. Crews then carefully raised him to the surface for transport to a trauma center with moderate leg injuries.
An engine, ladder truck, rescue unit and ambulance supported the operation. This is one example of the all-risk work Local 935 members perform every day: technical rescue, EMS, incident planning and safe patient movement in a complex environment.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Elevator shafts and disabled equipment are hazardous confined work areas. Keep clear, secure the machinery and leave rescue to trained personnel.
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RECENT INCIDENT 8/3/26:
Vegetation / Structure / Debris Fire - Adelanto
Over the weekend, our members responded to an unknown-type fire in the City of Adelanto. At the time of the incident, multiple calls for service were active throughout the city. Resources were committed to medical aids, while surrounding engine companies were responding to additional incidents.
An unknown-type fire was reported in the north end of the city. The initial engine arrived to find an active vegetation fire moving rapidly north through multiple backyards, yard contents, debris, and several sheds. Firefighters quickly deployed hose lines, initially encountering access challenges from dogs within one of the backyards.
Pushed by wind and temperatures near 100 degrees, the fire continued progressing north. As crews advanced their hose lines, the exterior fire encroached on a single-story residence and extended into the attic and living space.
Additional resources were requested, and a full assignment was balanced to bring more firefighters, equipment, and hand crews to the scene. The involved home also posed an immediate exposure threat to an adjacent structure.
Through the quick work of arriving firefighters, the fire and resulting damage were contained to the initially involved residence, which sustained significant damage. Crews also kept the fire from extending into a larger yard area with heavy fire loading.
Two members were injured during the incident. One was transported by ambulance for heat-related issues, and another was later evaluated at a hospital. Both have since been released and are doing well.
Keeping vegetation, debris, and combustible materials clear around homes, sheds, and fences helps reduce fire spread and gives firefighters safer access when seconds matter.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 4, 2026 | SAN BERNARDINO
Our Local 935 members recently responded to a vehicle fire in San Bernardino. Vehicle fires can develop rapidly and create significant hazards, including intense heat, burning fuel, pressurized components, toxic smoke and passing traffic. Firefighters must establish a safe operating area, protect nearby people and property, control the fire and check for remaining heat and hazards.
Responses like this are another example of the broad all-risk mission our members perform every day. Proper staffing, reliable engines, protective equipment and continuous training allow crews to respond safely and effectively when an ordinary drive suddenly becomes an emergency.
VEHICLE FIRE SAFETY: Keep up with routine maintenance and promptly repair fuel, oil or coolant leaks. Do not ignore warning lights or unusual odors. If your vehicle begins smoking or catches fire, pull over safely, turn off the engine, get everyone out, move well away from traffic and the vehicle, and call 9-1-1. Never return to a burning vehicle.
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VIDEO VAULT | March 18, 2025 | San Bernardino County
This brief scene highlights the range of resources involved in modern fire-based emergency medical service: a career fire district paramedic ambulance on the ground and an air-support resource overhead. When a patient needs advanced care or rapid movement, coordination among dispatchers, engine and ambulance crews, hospitals and aviation partners can become a critical part of the response.
Emergency medical calls make up a substantial part of the work performed by our members every day. Maintaining trained firefighter-paramedics, reliable ambulances and adequate staffing helps ensure the right level of care is available across a vast and geographically diverse county.
Safety Message of the Day: Give emergency vehicles room to work. Never drive through an active landing zone or around apparatus blocking a roadway, and follow firefighters' directions near an incident.
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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITY | AMBULANCE OPERATOR EMT
San Bernardino County Fire is accepting applications for Ambulance Operator EMT positions through August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
CURRENT ENTRY PAY: $69,122.56 annually with built-in overtime.
FUTURE EARNING POTENTIAL: $86,328.32 annually with built-in overtime (EMT top step under the 2026–2031 negotiated Ambulance Operator MOU, effective March 16, 2030).
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITY:
• Employer-paid health benefits
• Paid personnel leave and sick leave
• A 56-hour workweek with built-in overtime
• Training and experience within a large all-risk fire district
• The opportunity to work alongside firefighter-paramedics while providing emergency patient care and transportation
• A strong pathway for people building long-term careers in EMS and the fire service
Ambulance Operators are essential to our regional emergency medical system. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, quality training and clear advancement opportunities help recruit and retain the EMS professionals our communities depend on.
Applicants must be at least 18, possess a valid California Class C driver license, have a high school diploma or GED, maintain California EMT or National Registry EMT certification and possess a valid CPR card. The in-person written examination is scheduled for September 14 through 16, 2026.
Review the official San Bernardino County employment posting for complete requirements, benefits and application instructions.
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