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 | 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.
What part of truck-company work would you like us to explain next?
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MUTUAL-AID RESPONSE RECAP | August 22, 2026 | Amber Incident
San Bernardino County Fire assisted the San Bernardino National Forest at the Amber Incident.
California's mutual-aid system brings local, state and federal resources together when an incident crosses jurisdictional lines or requires additional capability. Our members routinely train and work with cooperating agencies so personnel, apparatus, communications and command systems can integrate quickly when communities or natural resources are threatened.
For Local 935, mutual aid also reinforces the importance of maintaining adequate staffing and operational depth at home. When resources deploy to support a regional incident, the fire district must still preserve reliable fire, rescue and EMS coverage across the communities our members serve. That requires sufficient personnel, dependable apparatus and strategically located resources.
We appreciate every firefighter and cooperating agency working toward the same goal, regardless of jurisdiction.
SAFETY MESSAGE: During a wildfire, follow official evacuation information, avoid closed roads and never enter an active incident area to watch or record operations.
This archived video documents the August 22 response, not a current emergency alert.
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Cooperating agency: San Bernardino National Forest
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 11, 2026 | STERLING AVENUE & LYNWOOD DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded after a dog was reported trapped behind a drainage grate near Sterling Avenue and Lynwood Drive. Recent rain had elevated water levels, leaving the animal stranded at the entrance to a storm drain.
Firefighters evaluated the water and access hazards, then coordinated with San Bernardino County Public Works to gain access beyond the grate. City of San Bernardino Animal Services provided equipment to support a safe extrication. The dog was successfully removed and transferred to Animal Services for care and sheltering. No firefighter injuries were reported.
One engine company handled the fire response with assistance from the Sheriff's Department, County Public Works and Animal Services. This incident is a good example of the all-risk work Local 935 members perform every day. It was not a structure fire, but it still required trained judgment, hazard recognition, interagency coordination and the ability to adapt available equipment to solve a problem safely.
STORM-DRAIN SAFETY: Never enter moving water, culverts or drainage systems to rescue an animal. Water depth and speed can change quickly, and hidden hazards may trap rescuers. Call 911 and maintain visual contact from a safe location.
Video and rescue information: San Bernardino County Fire.
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | HOLCOMB VALLEY
After more than three feet of snow made travel impossible, Local 935 members deployed Snowcat 96 from Fawnskin deep into the Holcomb Valley backcountry to reach a stranded camper and his dog, Mud. Both were safely extracted from several miles inside the wilderness.
The camper had prepared with food, water and supplies for several days, but rapidly changing winter conditions exceeded the capability of his personal vehicle. Preparation helped keep this incident from becoming a medical emergency while rescuers planned and completed the extraction.
Snowcat 96 is a tracked specialty vehicle designed to travel through deep snow where standard fire apparatus and ambulances cannot operate. Equipment like this extends the reach of firefighters and paramedics into remote mountain communities and recreation areas.
Specialized apparatus only provides value when it is maintained, staffed and operated by trained members. Remote-area coverage requires sustainable investment in personnel, facilities, communications and equipment—while enough crews remain available to protect surrounding communities.
WINTER TRAVEL SAFETY: Check forecasts and road conditions, expect rapid changes, share your exact route and timeline, carry extra food, water and cold-weather gear, and maintain a reliable communication device.
Video and rescue information: San Bernardino County Fire.
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APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | MEDIC ENGINE 9 | MENTONE
Photo credit: @ietoocfirephotos
Meet Medic Engine 9, pictured outside Fire Station 9 at 1300 Crafton Avenue in Mentone.
We often share what happens at an emergency. This feature starts closer to home, with a station and an engine that are part of a community's everyday surroundings.
The wide view puts the apparatus and station together. The closer view lets you take in the engine's County Fire lettering and the number 9 instead of just a passing glimpse from the road.
For Local 935, these features are an invitation to get to know your San Bernardino County firefighters. We want the people, stations and apparatus behind the emergency headlines to feel familiar to the neighbors we serve.
What have you always wanted to know about the fire engine at your neighborhood station?
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 26, 2026 | WATERMAN AVENUE & EAST MILL STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
At 1:36 a.m., Local 935 members responded to a residential structure fire involving an abandoned, boarded single-family dwelling. The fire was primarily burning on the exterior, but crews still completed a rapid primary search to confirm no one was inside.
Firefighters extinguished the fire in approximately 25 minutes and contained it to the building, preventing extension into nearby vegetation. No firefighter injuries were reported. The cause remained under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
The response included four engine companies, one truck company, a battalion chief, fire investigator and public information officer. Vacant-building fires can expose members to structural instability, concealed openings, sharp debris, unknown occupants and rapidly changing conditions. Adequate staffing allows search, fire attack, exposure protection, water supply and command to happen simultaneously.
FIRE SAFETY: Keep dry vegetation and combustible debris cleared away from structures. Secure vacant properties responsibly and immediately report smoke or suspicious activity around an unoccupied building.
Video and incident information: San Bernardino County Fire.
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VIDEO VAULT | FEBRUARY 22, 2026 | CRAB FLATS AREA, WEST OF BIG BEAR LAKE
Five people became stranded when rapidly changing storm conditions exceeded the capabilities of their personal vehicles. They were prepared for cold and wet weather with appropriate clothing, food, water and communication devices, and they requested assistance early enough for rescuers to plan the safest option.
Air Rescue 308 completed a daylight hoist evacuation from the snowy mountainside. The aircraft was staffed for this mission by two San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies and two Local 935 firefighter/paramedics. All five people were rescued without injury.
The cooperative Sheriff/Fire aviation program combines aviation expertise with fire-rescue and paramedic capability for all-risk missions including fire, rescue and EMS. Local 935 continues to advocate for a dedicated, full-time fire-rescue/EMS helicopter platform. San Bernardino County's vast mountains, deserts, river corridors and remote communities require specialized capability that is consistently available—not limited by the day of the week.
This rescue also shows the value of preparation and early notification. Calling before conditions become life-threatening gives responders time to evaluate weather, terrain, aircraft limitations and the safest rescue method.
WINTER TRAVEL SAFETY: Check forecasts and road conditions, carry warm clothing, food, water, communications and recovery equipment, and turn around before terrain or weather exceeds your vehicle's capability.
Video and rescue information: San Bernardino County Fire.
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RECENT INCIDENT | MARCH 7, 2026 | WEST SPRUCE STREET & NORTH H STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded to a reported smoke investigation and found fire burning along the exterior of an abandoned house. All occupants had exited before firefighters arrived.
Crews operated in high winds and contained the fire to the exterior, limiting the interior impact to smoke. Members completed a primary search and an extensive check for hidden extension inside the building. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The cause remained under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
The response included four engine companies, one truck company, one paramedic squad, a battalion chief, fire investigator and public information officer. A fire that appears limited from the street can still require multiple simultaneous functions: fire attack, search, exposure protection, utility control, checking walls and attic spaces, medical readiness and command. Adequate staffing allows those jobs to happen safely and without delay.
FIRE SAFETY: High winds can carry embers and rapidly extend exterior fire to roofs, dry vegetation and nearby structures. Keep combustible material away from buildings, maintain defensible space where applicable and report smoke early.
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VIDEO VAULT | July 20, 2020 — Carrissa Avenue, Hesperia
Our members responded to a residential fire with heavy smoke and fire showing. The first engine began an interior attack while truck crews supported operations above. Sixteen personnel controlled the fire in about 40 minutes, with no firefighter injuries reported.
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OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT | MARCH 8, 2026 | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
San Bernardino County Fire recently evaluated two unmanned aircraft systems designed to extend information and equipment into places that can be difficult or dangerous for crews to reach.
The Drone Volt Heliplane combines vertical takeoff and landing with the endurance of a fixed-wing aircraft. Its multisensor capabilities can provide real-time information over large or remote areas. The Hercules heavy-lift platform can carry specialized tools, operate a winch or drop system and support sensors including LIDAR. During the demonstration, the Hercules lifted a 25-pound wildland hose pack.
Potential public-safety uses include search and rescue, early vegetation-fire detection, mapping and situational awareness, and delivery of critical equipment into remote terrain. These tools do not replace firefighters. Used by trained personnel, they may improve decision-making, reduce unnecessary exposure and help crews move information or equipment where it is needed most.
Local 935 supports thoughtful evaluation of technology that strengthens all-risk service. New capability also requires sustainable funding for trained operators, staffing, maintenance and replacement—not just the initial purchase. In a county with mountains, deserts, river corridors and vast travel distances, specialized tools can help, but dependable service still begins with enough firefighters, apparatus and facilities.
DRONE SAFETY: If emergency aircraft are operating nearby, keep recreational drones grounded. An unauthorized drone can force firefighting aircraft to stop flying.
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RECENT INCIDENT | MARCH 8, 2026 | 900 BLOCK OF NORTH MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded shortly after 7:30 a.m. to a reported vehicle fire and arrived to find an attached carport, several vehicles and an upstairs apartment well involved. Flames and radiant heat were already threatening a neighboring apartment complex and breaking windows.
A second alarm brought the reinforced resources needed for simultaneous evacuations, fire attack, exposure protection, search, ventilation and command. Ten engines, three truck companies, two squads and four command officers—approximately 50 personnel—controlled the fire within 50 minutes and saved most of both apartment buildings.
Five vehicles and one apartment were destroyed, four additional apartments sustained damage and 18 residents were displaced and assisted by the American Red Cross. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The cause remained under investigation.
Working smoke alarms were sounding when firefighters arrived and contributed to a successful evacuation. Rapid notification, adequate staffing and a reinforced response prevented a much larger loss.
FIRE SAFETY: Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas and on every level. Test them monthly, replace batteries as needed and practice two ways out of every room.
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