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.
APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | WATER TENDER 4 | HELENDALE
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No hydrant nearby? The water still has to get there.
Meet San Bernardino County Fire Water Tender 4 in Helendale. A water tender carries water to support firefighting where hydrants are limited or too far from the incident. It is a different assignment from an engine company, but the two work together to keep water available where firefighters need it.
In a rural response, moving water is an operation of its own. Crews have to identify a supply, fill the tender, travel to the incident, position safely and transfer water. During extended operations, that process may need to repeat as part of a coordinated water shuttle. Access, travel distance and turnaround space all matter.
For our members serving the North Desert, knowing the equipment and planning those steps are part of the job, long before a hose line is flowing. Behind the red apparatus are firefighters preparing for the places where a hydrant is not just down the street.
What would you like to know about how we keep water flowing at a rural fire?
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PHOTOS OF THE DAY | JULY 24, 2026 | 18800 BLOCK OF DANBURY AVENUE, HESPERIA
On July 24, Local 935 members serving with San Bernardino County Fire responded to a well-involved, single-story home on Danbury Avenue. Crews began interior suppression operations, achieved knockdown and remained on scene to complete salvage and overhaul. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross assisted two adults displaced by the fire, and the cause remained under investigation.
The interior photo shows members checking the damaged structure after the main body of fire was controlled. Overhaul requires firefighters to open walls and ceilings, locate hidden heat, extinguish smoldering materials and continually reassess structural stability. Salvage work helps protect property that was not directly damaged by fire.
The apparatus photo shows County Fire Engine 306 with additional resources positioned along the residential street. A structure fire requires coordinated water supply, hose-line deployment, search, ventilation, medical readiness, command and firefighter accountability. Each arriving company adds a specific capability.
In the High Desert, long travel distances and simultaneous calls make station location, dependable front-line apparatus and planned replacement equipment especially important. Continued investment in facilities and equipment helps keep resources available across a large response area.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan save time when seconds matter. Once outside, stay outside and call 911 from a safe location.
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RECENT INCIDENT | SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 | LUCERNE VALLEY
Desert Rose Road structure fire
Just after 4:20 a.m. on September 7, Local 935 members with San Bernardino County Fire responded to a residential structure fire in the 30,300 block of Desert Rose Road.
According to the Fire District, the sole occupant, an adult man, awoke to a popping sound, opened his bedroom door, discovered heavy fire and immediately escaped. No injuries were reported. The cause remained under investigation in the District’s September 7 update.
As firefighters began suppression operations, light ammunition stored inside the home began to cook off. Those sounds can be heard in the video. It is a reminder that conditions on a fireground can change quickly, requiring crews to continually assess hazards and adjust their approach.
County Fire was assisted by the Apple Valley Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit. We appreciate the coordination among our members and partner agencies serving this rural desert community.
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This video documents the September 7 response, not a live incident alert.
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LABOR DAY | HONORING THE PEOPLE WHO DO THE WORK
Labor Day celebrates working people. The people who build, teach, grow, deliver, repair, protect and care for our communities. Across every profession, union and nonunion, their work keeps our country moving.
The holiday grew from the American labor movement. On September 5, 1882, the Central Labor Union organized the first Labor Day celebration in New York City. In 1894, it became a federal holiday, recognizing the contributions of working people to our nation.
Behind that recognition is a history of organizing, sacrifice and solidarity. Generations of workers stood together and fought for fair wages, reasonable hours, safer workplaces and a voice in the decisions affecting their livelihoods. Through collective bargaining, advocacy and collective action, unions helped turn those demands into lasting progress.
At its heart, the labor movement rests on a simple principle: people deserve dignity at work, the opportunity to support their families, and the ability to return home safely. That work is not finished, and those values remain worth standing together to protect.
For many Local 935 members, Labor Day is also another day on duty. Behind every response are people preparing equipment, training together, caring for patients and looking out for one another. Their work continues through weekends, holidays and time away from family.
To our members working today, and to everyone across every industry keeping our communities running, thank you. To the families sharing their loved ones with the job, thank you too.
Today, we honor the workers who came before us, the people doing the work now, and the next generation who will carry it forward.
Proud of our members. Proud to stand with working people everywhere. Stronger together.
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RECENT RESPONSE | MARCH 24 | HELENDALE
Local 935 members recently responded to a wind-driven vegetation fire near Jordan Road and Vista Road. The first unit found roughly two acres of heavy brush burning with rapid spread, prompting a second alarm for additional personnel and equipment.
Engines, hand crews and dozers built containment lines while crews remained overnight to strengthen control lines and extinguish hotspots. A BNSF fire train supported the operation with approximately 50,000 gallons of water. The fire was mapped at 14.9 acres and fully contained, with no injuries and no structures damaged.
This response shows why the North Desert needs dependable staffing, specialized apparatus and mutual-aid resources. Long distances, wind and limited water infrastructure can quickly increase the demands on firefighters serving communities such as Helendale.
WILDLAND SAFETY: Maintain defensible space, clear dry vegetation and keep driveways accessible for responding engines and heavy equipment.
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PHOTOS OF THE DAY | AUGUST 16, 2026 | BLOOMINGTON
These images document the August 16 second-alarm fire near Bloomington Avenue and Olive Street. Local 935 members arrived to find a church fully involved, with the fire threatening nearby structures.
Incident command placed crews in a defensive fire attack. That decision keeps members outside a structure when fire conditions or structural stability make interior operations unsafe. Firefighters established collapse zones, operated large-caliber hose streams and aerial equipment, and protected surrounding properties. The exposure threat was mitigated, and the fire was knocked down. Crews remained for approximately two hours to complete extinguishment. No injuries were reported, and the cause was under investigation.
A second alarm brings additional engines, truck companies, command officers and support resources. Each fills a different role, from securing a water supply and operating master streams to managing accountability, protecting exposures and supporting firefighters through an extended operation. Rialto Fire Department assisted at this incident, demonstrating the value of coordinated regional response and mutual aid.
SAFETY: Keep a safe distance from emergency scenes, follow closure directions and never drive over a fire hose.
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RECENT RESPONSE | MARCH 25 | ORO GRANDE
Local 935 members recently responded to a residential structure fire on Mowbray Avenue. The first-arriving unit found heavy smoke and fire from a double-wide home. Firefighters began with a transitional attack—applying water from the exterior to reduce fire conditions—then moved inside to complete extinguishment and searches.
The coordinated response saved a significant portion of the residence. During the operation, firefighters located two cats; sadly, one did not survive, while a kitten was rescued, given oxygen and transferred to Animal Care & Control. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Two engines, a water tender, a brush patrol and two battalion chiefs handled the incident. In the North Desert, appropriate staffing and specialized resources such as water tenders are essential across communities where distance and limited infrastructure can challenge response.
HOME FIRE SAFETY: Install working smoke alarms on every level, test them monthly and practice a home escape plan with two ways out.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 29, 2026 | I-10 EAST OF THE SIERRA AVENUE ON-RAMP, FONTANA
Rescue work is precise work.
On August 29, Local 935 members serving with San Bernardino County Fire responded to a collision involving a sedan lodged beneath a loaded tractor-trailer. The car's sole occupant was awake and responsive but trapped inside.
Firefighters used specialized equipment to systematically remove portions of the vehicle and free the driver. The patient was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. The tractor-trailer driver was uninjured, according to the district's report.
Extrication is about creating a safe path to the patient, not simply pulling a vehicle apart. Our members combine rescue skills, equipment knowledge and coordination with patient care. Every cut and every movement must account for the person inside and the changing conditions around the vehicle.
This is another part of the all-risk job our firefighters perform on the county's busy freeway corridors. Thank you to the members whose careful work turns specialized tools and training into a way out for someone who cannot get out on their own.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay focused behind the wheel, leave room to react and give emergency crews space to work. Follow traffic-control directions and do not stop to film an emergency scene.
This video documents the August 29 response. References to "this morning" in the original district post refer to that date, not today. This is a recent-incident recap, not a current traffic alert.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY | JULY 24, 2026 | 11000 BLOCK OF HALL AVENUE, CRESTMORE
On July 24, Local 935 members serving with San Bernardino County Fire responded to a fire behind a large property on Hall Avenue. The incident damaged an open-walled steel workshop, several large trees, a travel trailer and commercial equipment. Firefighters kept the fire from spreading to neighboring homes, completed knockdown and remained for mop-up and overhaul.
One adult was evaluated at the scene for minor burns. Firefighters also protected numerous animals, including chickens and a litter of puppies. County Fire was assisted by Rialto Fire and CAL FIRE Riverside.
This image shows a firefighter in full structural protective equipment applying a hose stream after much of the visible fire had been controlled. Mop-up and overhaul are essential phases of the response. Members expose and cool hidden hot spots, check damaged materials for extension and work to prevent rekindle. Smoke and fire gases can remain hazardous even after flames are no longer visible, which is why respiratory protection and a careful hazard assessment remain important.
SAFETY MESSAGE: After a fire, do not re-enter a damaged area until firefighters say it is safe. Tell responding crews about propane cylinders, fuel, animals, energized equipment or other hazards on the property.
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RECENT INCIDENT | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 | 2000 BLOCK OF NORTH TAPIA WAY, UPLAND
Recognizing a changing hazard can be as important as the first hose line.
Local 935 members serving with San Bernardino County Fire responded at 4:03 p.m. to a fire at a large single-family home. Security bars covered the windows, and a cantilevered section of the second floor raised concerns about structural stability as fire affected it.
With conditions deteriorating, the Safety Officer ordered everyone out. According to the district's account, approximately five minutes later the home suffered a catastrophic structural failure, breaking in half. Crews transitioned to defensive operations, working from outside the building.
After the main body of fire was controlled, the work continued. A County Fire excavator helped firefighters reach concealed fire and remove debris during extensive overhaul. Crews remained into the evening. Rancho Cucamonga Fire assisted.
Three civilians sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital. No firefighter injuries were reported. The cause was under investigation in the district's report.
This is the dynamic work environment our members train for. Building features, fire conditions and structural damage can change the plan in seconds. Continuous assessment, clear communication and the ability to change tactics are essential parts of bringing firefighters home safely.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Keep your home's exits clear and make sure everyone knows the escape plan and an outside meeting place.
The district released this video September 2 about the September 1 response. This is a recent-incident recap, not a current emergency alert.
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