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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RECENT RESPONSE | July 12, 2026 | San Bernardino

Shortly after 7 p.m., our members arrived at a well-involved, two-story abandoned apartment complex. Conditions required a defensive fire attack. Crews extinguished a burning power pole, managed downed electrical lines and prevented the fire from extending to nearby residences.

The fire was knocked down in just over 30 minutes. This was the second working structure fire in the city in less than half an hour, and no injuries were reported.

Back-to-back incidents underscore why dependable staffing, reserve capacity and truck and engine resources must be available across the system—not only for the first emergency, but for the next one happening at the same time.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Treat every downed wire as energized. Stay well away, keep others back and call 911.

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#photooftheday | 2025 Archive | Station 227

A look back at the work behind a coordinated fireground response. Our career firefighters continually evaluate changing conditions, communicate tactical priorities and maintain crew accountability while incidents evolve.

That coordination—supported by experienced staffing, training and reliable equipment—helps keep firefighters and the communities they serve safer.

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RECENT INCIDENT - Video | LUCERNE VALLEY | DIVISION 5

Recently, our members responded to a residential structure fire in the community of Lucerne Valley.

This area is one of many of our remote response areas within Division 5, with Station 8 covering a large geographic area that includes residential communities and heavily traveled off-road recreation areas. The nearest additional San Bernardino County Fire resources may respond from Spring Valley Lake, Hesperia, or Yucca Valley.

During this incident, assistance was provided by surrounding agencies, including CAL FIRE and the Apple Valley Fire Protection District. We appreciate their response and continued partnership.

The first engine company that arrived found a working fire in a double-wide mobile home. Unfortunately, due to the isolated location and extended response time for additional resources, firefighters were unable to make entry until a proper standby crew was in place.

Once additional resources and firefighters arrived, crews initiated an offensive interior attack. Due to the fire involvement and extended burn time, portions of the roof and ceiling began collapsing as the fire attack was commencing. Crews exited the structure and transitioned to a defensive operation, successfully keeping the fire contained to the building of origin.

In the video, hose lines can be seen being deployed as firefighters worked to contain the incident. Water supply is often limited in this area. Fortunately, a fire hydrant was located directly across the street, eliminating one of the many complications crews can face while operating in remote communities.

No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.

Local 935 supports placing additional firefighters in these outlying and isolated communities to maintain four-person engine companies. Lucerne Valley and the Tri-Communities, including Phelan, remain among our top priorities for increased staffing.

Unfortunately, that commitment has not been matched by the Fire District, and the additional personnel have not been budgeted or placed.

Having four firefighters assigned to engine companies in remote areas allows crews to make a faster and safer entry into structure fires before additional resources arrive. This can minimize fire spread, reduce property damage, improve civilian survivability, and provide the staffing flexibility needed to place additional apparatus, including water tenders, on the initial response to support water supply operations in areas where hydrants may be limited or unavailable.

The Board of Supervisors, along with the chief officers responsible for these regions, must prioritize the allocation of additional funding and personnel to ensure these isolated stations are staffed with the appropriate number of firefighters needed to meet the needs of their communities.

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VIDEO VAULT | December 24, 2025 | Tower Academy

Rain did not cancel the work. Tower recruits trained together through difficult conditions, building fitness, discipline, resilience and team accountability.

Those habits matter long after graduation. Recruiting talented people is only the beginning; retaining capable career firefighters also requires strong academies, experienced instructors, continued training and equipment members can trust.

A fire-service career is built one demanding day at a time. Future candidates can prepare now by learning CPAT and FCTC requirements and signing up for County job alerts.

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VIDEO VAULT | January 23, 2026 | Tower 20 Fire Academy

Inside a controlled live-fire evolution, recruits train through smoke, heat, hose movement and coordinated entry. Experienced instructors build the fundamentals, teamwork and disciplined decision-making required before firefighters serve on the line.

This is where long-term staffing begins. Investment in recruit academies, instructors and reliable equipment helps attract, prepare and retain capable career firefighters for the communities we serve.

Interested in a future fire-service career? Prepare early by learning the CPAT and FCTC requirements and signing up for County job alerts.

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RECENT INCIDENT | Residential Structure Fire - Division 2

Our members recently responded to a residential structure fire in Division 2, City of San Bernardino. First-arriving firefighters found a single-story home with smoke and fire showing from the front door and porch area. Crews deployed an initial attack line and began fire suppression operations.
With no confirmed rescue or known victim inside, firefighters are required to wait for additional personnel before making entry. Under two-in, two-out, a minimum of two firefighters enter together while at least two additional firefighters remain outside to support the operation and be ready to assist if conditions change.
While additional crews arrived, firefighters continued advancing the incident: securing water supply, deploying more hose lines, conducting size-up, protecting exposures, and using exterior or transitional fire attack tactics to reduce heat and improve interior conditions.
Once sufficient personnel and equipment were in place, crews could transition into a safer interior operation.

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RECENT RESPONSE | July 15, 2026 | San Bernardino County

Our members recently responded to a fast-moving vegetation fire in an open grass field behind a mobile-home park. Crews moved quickly to protect nearby homes and contained the fire at approximately two acres. Two homes sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported.

The response included five engines, two battalion chiefs, two hand crews, robotics resources, an investigator and a public information officer, with assistance from Rialto Fire Department.

This incident highlights the value of rapid initial attack, coordinated resources and well-staffed crews when fire threatens neighborhoods.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Clear dry vegetation from around structures, keep access routes open and be ready to leave early when officials issue evacuation instructions.

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RECENT RESPONSE | July 10, 2026 | Allen Way and Sunset Road

Our members responded with CAL FIRE BDU to a vegetation fire that grew rapidly under strong west winds and crossed onto adjacent property. Firefighters stopped the fire at approximately 15 acres.

A primary residence, outbuildings and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross assisted displaced residents. We thank our cooperating agencies for the rapid, coordinated response.

Wind-driven vegetation fires can threaten homes within minutes. Effective initial attack depends on well-staffed engines, wildland resources and mutual-aid partners arriving quickly enough to protect lives and limit additional loss.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Maintain defensible space, clear dry vegetation and combustible debris, and leave early if evacuation instructions are issued.

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HOME ESCAPE PLAN | Two Ways Out

A working smoke alarm is only the start. Plan two ways out of every room, choose an outdoor meeting place and practice the plan twice a year. Get out first—then call 9-1-1.

More: sbcfire.org/homeescapeplan/
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS DO | Ready for Every Terrain

The firefighters represented by Local 935 do far more than respond to structure fires. Our members train and work across wildland incidents, swift-water emergencies, technical rescues and major disasters.

SBCoFD specialty resources—including Urban Search and Rescue, advanced swift-water teams, dozers and professional hand crews—help make that work possible across one of the nation’s largest and most diverse counties. Sustained staffing, training and equipment matter because every community deserves a capable response.

Learn more about these programs: sbcfire.org/programs/

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VIDEO VAULT | Truck Company Operations: Vertical Ventilation

From the Local 935 archives: a look at how truck companies coordinate vertical ventilation to support fire attack and improve conditions for interior crews.

Watch: youtu.be/1o-Q_FQEkks

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RECENT INCIDENT - Video | LUCERNE VALLEY | DIVISION 5

Recently, our members responded to a residential structure fire in the community of Lucerne Valley.

This area is one of many of our remote response areas within Division 5, with Station 8 covering a large geographic area

VIDEO VAULT | December 24, 2025 | Tower Academy

Rain did not cancel the work. Recruits built fitness, discipline and teamwork—the habits that support safe, dependable career firefighters.

SERVICE • PROFESSIONALISM • DEDICATION
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RECENT RESPONSE | July 12, 2026 | San Bernardino

Our members contained a well-involved abandoned apartment fire, managed downed power lines and protected nearby homes. No injuries.

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#PhotoOfTheDay | 2025 Archive | Station 227

A look back at fireground coordination. Career firefighters evaluate conditions, adjust tactics and maintain accountability as incidents evolve.

SERVICE • PROFESSIONALISM • DEDICATION
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