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.
VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 14, 2026 — SEQUOIA DRIVE, LAKE ARROWHEAD
Our members responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to a residential structure fire in the 1300 block of Sequoia Drive. Firefighters arrived to find a working fire in the upper levels of a two-story hillside home.
Mountain incidents present unique challenges, including steep terrain, limited access, winter conditions and the need to protect neighboring homes and surrounding forest. Using roads above and below the property, crews mounted an aggressive interior attack and brought the fire under control in under an hour without extension to adjacent residences or vegetation.
Twenty-two personnel—including five engine companies, two chief officers and two medic ambulances—were assigned, with an engine from CAL FIRE assisting through mutual aid. Two firefighters were evaluated for minor injuries, and one was transported for treatment.
This response highlights the importance of adequately staffing mountain stations and maintaining reliable apparatus, medical resources and regional partnerships. Remote terrain does not reduce the urgency of an emergency; it increases the need for capable resources positioned close to the communities they protect.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Maintain working smoke alarms on every level, practice two ways out and keep driveways and address numbers visible for responding crews.
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 29, 2026 — TAYLOR AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON
At approximately 3:42 a.m., our members responded to a wind-driven commercial structure fire in the 17000 block of Taylor Avenue. Firefighters encountered a well-established fire inside a truck and heavy-equipment repair facility, with exposures threatening a residence and a neighboring trucking business. Multiple explosions and fireballs were visible as responding companies approached.
Crews worked in difficult wind conditions to contain the main fire to the commercial properties. When embers carried fire into nearby brush along Interstate 10, firefighters also addressed that extension while partner agencies supported evacuations, traffic control and freeway safety. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Five engine companies, two truck companies, a paramedic squad and two battalion chiefs were assigned, with assistance from Rialto Fire, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and CHP. This incident demonstrates why strong regional staffing, capable truck and engine companies, dependable equipment and mutual-aid partnerships are essential when a fast-moving incident threatens multiple properties and transportation corridors.
SAFETY MESSAGE: During wind-driven fires, stay clear of the incident area, follow evacuation directions promptly and never drive across fire hose placed in the roadway.
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APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | MEDIC AMBULANCE 42 | YUCCA VALLEY
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These two views feature Medic Ambulance 42 outside Station 42 in Yucca Valley. The station is part of County Fire's South Desert Division.
The ambulance is easy to recognize. Its purpose deserves a closer look: County Fire's ambulance program brings patient treatment and transport together. Getting a patient from one place to another is only part of that mission.
That connection between care and transport is why we want to show more than the exterior of the rig. The EMTs and paramedics doing this work are part of the story too. Local 935 is proud to recognize their patient-care work alongside the fire and rescue scenes we share.
A separate fire engine, also marked 42, appears beside the ambulance in both photographs.
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 18, 2026 — PASITO STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Our members responded shortly after 1:00 a.m. to a residential structure fire in the 25000 block of Pasito Street. Crews arrived to find fire working in the rear of a single-story home. All occupants had escaped before firefighters arrived, and members quickly contained the fire to the home of origin while protecting neighboring property.
The response brought together five engine companies, a truck company, a paramedic squad, a battalion chief and additional support. Incidents like this show why well-staffed companies, dependable apparatus and rapid access to specialized resources matter in every community we serve.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan give families critical time to get outside. Once out, stay out and call 911.
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VIDEO VAULT | UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM RESCUED FROM BURNING BUILDING | JANUARY 22, 2026 • 900 BLOCK EAST BASELINE STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded to an active fire inside a boarded commercial building that was being used for storage and contained heavy contents. Crews launched an aggressive interior attack while simultaneously conducting primary search and roof-ventilation operations.
During the search, firefighters located an unconscious adult male inside. Members rapidly removed the patient, initiated advanced life support and transported him to a hospital. Firefighters contained the fire to the building of origin, limiting nearby exposure damage. No firefighter injuries were reported.
The incident required seven engine companies, two truck companies, a paramedic squad, battalion chiefs, safety personnel and additional support resources. This rescue demonstrates why safe staffing and properly positioned apparatus matter. Fire attack, forcible entry, search, ventilation, rescue, patient care, water supply and incident command cannot wait for one task to finish before another begins.
FIRE SAFETY: Never enter a smoke-filled or burning building. Call 911, remain outside and tell arriving firefighters immediately if anyone may still be inside.
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 9–12, 2026 • SPRING VALLEY LAKE, HIGH DESERT
Local 935 members worked alongside CAL FIRE and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District on a planned prescribed-burn and fuel-reduction project covering approximately 26 acres.
Crews used hand work, heavy equipment and controlled pile burning to reduce hazardous vegetation, improve defensible space and strengthen wildfire resilience around the Spring Valley Lake community. Operations were planned around weather and smoke conditions, with interagency coordination supporting both firefighter and public safety.
This is another part of the work our members perform beyond emergency calls. Wildland preparation requires trained personnel, capable apparatus, heavy equipment, communications, supervision and enough staffing to complete planned work without weakening emergency coverage elsewhere.
The High Desert continues to grow across large geographic areas. Sustained investment in firefighters, stations, apparatus and specialty resources is necessary for timely emergency response and proactive risk-reduction work alike.
WILDFIRE SAFETY: Maintain defensible space, remove dead vegetation and combustible debris, and keep driveways and access routes clear for fire apparatus.
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 2, 2026 • 3700 BLOCK EAST PACIFIC STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members arrived to find a single-wide mobile home fully involved, with fire threatening adjacent homes in the park. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack, eliminated the exposure threat and knocked down the fire in under 15 minutes.
Five engines, one truck, one medic squad, two chief officers and an investigator were assigned. Two CAL FIRE engine companies from Highland assisted through California's mutual-aid system. No civilians or firefighters were injured. The residents were away when the fire began, but two cats were tragically found deceased. The cause remained under investigation.
Mobile-home fires can spread quickly because structures are closely spaced and may have limited access. Adequate staffing and dependable apparatus allow crews to establish water supply, attack the fire, search, protect neighboring homes, provide medical coverage and maintain command simultaneously.
FIRE SAFETY: Install working smoke alarms inside every sleeping room and on every level. Practice two ways out, choose a family meeting place and keep exits clear.
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 9, 2026 • NORTH E STREET & WEST 4TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded to a two-alarm fire in an abandoned two-story commercial structure. First-arriving crews initiated an offensive interior attack, but worsening heat, heavy smoke and fire through the roof required a rapid transition to defensive operations.
The response grew to 15 engines, three trucks, a medic squad, breathing support, command staff, rehab, robotics, investigators and public information personnel. An unmanned aerial system supplied live video and thermal imaging to help command track fire spread, firefighter locations and apparatus placement. Crews contained the fire to the building of origin and protected nearby structures after flames spread to two palm trees.
One firefighter sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a trauma center. We recognize the work of every member at this demanding incident and the assistance of Rialto Fire, San Manuel Fire and AMR.
Incidents of this scale demonstrate why communities need safe staffing, modern apparatus, specialty resources and resilient fire stations. Those investments allow search, fire attack, exposure protection, water supply, medical care and command to happen together.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay away from vacant or fire-damaged buildings, report smoke immediately, and never enter a burning structure.
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FROM THE FIREGROUND | TRUCK 224 | SAN BERNARDINO
Archived footage, not a current incident.
A roof-camera view shows one part of a much larger operation. This footage follows Truck 224 members working above a residential structure fire, including multiple saw cuts made as part of roof ventilation work.
Why cut the roof? When conditions and the overall plan support it, vertical ventilation creates a path for heat and smoke to escape. But making cuts and opening or louvering the cut section are not the same stage of the operation. Louvering means moving the cut roof material to open the passage.
Timing matters. In a coordinated operation, truck crews prepare their work while communicating with the firefighters handling suppression. Opening the ventilation path must be coordinated with fire attack, including the readiness and position of interior crews and their hoselines. Introducing air can change fire behavior, so ventilation is not an isolated task or a one-size-fits-all tactic.
The camera does not show every assignment, interior position or radio exchange. At a structure fire, water supply, hose deployment, search, suppression, command and other tasks may be happening beyond the camera's view. Roof conditions, fire involvement and crew safety require continuing assessment as the incident changes.
For Local 935, this is an opportunity to recognize the skill, preparation and teamwork behind the work our members do, not just the most dramatic moment on camera.
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