What happened on Wednesday, 13 October 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials acknowledge challenges in increasing buprenorphine acceptance among overdose survivors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners express frustrations over incomplete Fire Station 35 and budget overruns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Carla Short emphasizes Fireboat Station 35's complexities and significance for 21st century San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Mann responds to concerns over delays and oversight in public works projects.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire department successfully secured voter support for bonds despite funding controversies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fire Chief Nicholson discusses vaccination compliance and department staffing during recent updates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners commend detailed report on rescue activities and welcome new Commissioner Morgan.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
McNeil Electric managed oversight without impacting project timelines according to contract terms.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief DeWitt outlines extensive change orders impacting Fire Station 35's budget and timeline.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners propose honoring rescue captain Beth Gaudreau for her exceptional bay rescue.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner highlights project management issues affecting budget and timeline for training facility.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City dedicates $275 million to enhance fire department facilities and replace aging stations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Cleveland inquires about $5M non-construction costs related to project development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Fire Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2021‑02 to continue remote meetings under AB 361 and Resolution 2021‑03 adding procedural rules for COVID‑related discipline hearings (subject to meet‑and‑confer).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Firefighters Local 7 98 express concerns over infrastructure delays and ongoing repair costs
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Chief Janine Nicholson reported roughly 41 active department members non‑compliant with the vaccine deadline and outlined administrative steps for noncompliance. Deputies described street overdose and wellness response staffing limits and explained why immediate buprenorphine induction is limited under current protocols.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public Works told the Fire Commission that regulatory mitigation, unexpected steel tariffs and protracted PG&E redesigns drove millions in change orders on the Pier 22½ Station 35 project; union leaders and department officials said late change orders have shifted bond money from other station repairs.