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.
RECENT RESPONSE | APRIL 15, 2026 | 2400 BLOCK N. MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO
Our members responded to a residential structure fire after all occupants had evacuated. During the response, firefighters located and rescued the family dog, which remained trapped inside the kitchen. Three adults and one child were displaced and received assistance from the American Red Cross.
A complete response requires more than extinguishing flames. Members must conduct searches, protect exposures, establish water supply, provide medical support and account for occupants and pets—often simultaneously. Adequate staffing allows those essential functions to begin quickly.
SAFETY: Practice a home escape plan, meet at a designated location and never re-enter a burning building for a pet. Tell arriving firefighters where the animal was last seen.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 26, 2026 | 2600 BLOCK OF NORTH SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO
Last night at approximately 9:49 p.m., Local 935 members responded to a residential structure fire at a single-story, boarded-up home in the City of San Bernardino.
The first engine reported fire burning beneath the building in the crawl space below the floor. Crews forced entry through multiple openings to reach the concealed fire while operating in a smoke-filled interior. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras carried with their breathing apparatus to identify heat beneath the floor and locate the seat of the fire. One of those cameras can be seen in the video.
The building was unoccupied. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. We appreciate the San Bernardino Police Department for assisting at the scene.
Boarded and abandoned buildings pose serious hazards for occupants, neighbors and responders. A boarded structure cannot be assumed vacant. People may enter and live inside, while accumulated trash and other combustible materials can increase the fire load, fire intensity and smoke conditions.
Repeated fires can further weaken floors, roofs and other structural components. Boarded openings also restrict access and egress, complicating fire attack and searches and increasing entrapment risk. Every response requires crews to treat occupancy as unknown, continuously evaluate conditions and balance rapid search with structural stability.
Our members and Fire District personnel work with the responsible agencies in each city or unincorporated jurisdiction after a fire to address dangerous structures through applicable local ordinances and abatement processes. Depending on conditions and legal authority, that may include securing, clearing or demolishing a hazardous building so it does not continue to endanger the neighborhood and responders.
Training, forcible-entry tools, breathing apparatus and thermal imaging technology help firefighters find hidden heat, choose safer access points and bring these incidents under control.
SAFETY: Never enter a vacant or boarded structure. Report smoke, fire or signs of unlawful entry immediately, and keep access routes clear for emergency apparatus.
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SIMBA’S SAFE RETURN | AUGUST 11, 2026 | SAN BERNARDINO
Meet Simba, a cat who may have used up at least one of his nine lives.
According to Cats of San Bernardino, Simba had been stuck high in a tree for two days during temperatures above 100 degrees and was becoming weak. Their team climbed onto the roof of a nearby apartment building and spent nearly two hours trying different poles and attachments, but they could not reach him safely.
They went to a San Bernardino County Fire station and asked whether help might be possible. A captain evaluated the situation and began making calls. Within minutes, a ladder truck arrived. The crew developed a safe plan, extended the aerial ladder over the apartment building, and firefighter Kolby climbed up to reach Simba. He was brought safely to the ground and reunited with his owner, who planned to take him to a veterinarian and keep his future adventures indoors.
A quick, friendly reality check: most healthy cats are talented climbers and usually find their own way down. A cat on a roof or in a tree does not automatically require an emergency response. In rare circumstances involving prolonged exposure, extreme heat, a weakening animal, or another immediate hazard, crews may evaluate whether safe assistance is appropriate and available without compromising emergency coverage.
This was one of those unusual circumstances, and we are glad Simba’s story had a happy ending.
Thank you to Cats of San Bernardino for sharing the story and video, to the crew that evaluated a safe solution, and to firefighter Kolby for the patience and gentle approach that brought Simba home.
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LAST MONTH'S RESPONSE | JULY 22, 2026 | WESTBOUND I-10 AT TIPPECANOE AVENUE
On July 22, San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a semi-trailer fire on the westbound I-10 near Tippecanoe Avenue, serving the San Bernardino and Loma Linda area.
Approximately 25 percent of the trailer was involved when crews arrived. Firefighters achieved knockdown and remained on scene for complete extinguishment and overhaul.
Incidents on major freeway corridors create risks beyond the fire itself. Members must establish a safe work area around moving traffic, secure water supply, control burning cargo, check for hidden fire and coordinate around significant congestion. Reliable staffing and properly equipped apparatus help crews perform those assignments while limiting the disruption to surrounding communities.
This post documents the July 22 response and is not a current incident or traffic alert.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles. Give firefighters, paramedics and law-enforcement personnel room to work safely.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 26, 2026 | 500 BLOCK OF EAST CAROLINE STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Yesterday, Local 935 members responded to a residential structure fire where a large column of black smoke was visible across the valley before the first engine arrived. Crews found approximately 20 vehicles burning behind a single-family home, with extreme heat and flames threatening neighboring residences.
Arriving companies protected the homes while firefighters attacked the main body of fire. The outside temperature had reached 104 degrees. A wind-driven ember crossed the street and ignited a separate fire in a tow yard. Employees quickly noticed it, allowing firefighters to extinguish it before it grew.
One firefighter was treated at the scene for heat-related symptoms and returned to duty. The residents escaped without injury. Their German Shepherd fled during the fire but was later found unharmed and reunited with its owner. Loma Linda and Colton fire departments assisted. The cause remains under investigation by the Fire District's Office of the Fire Marshal.
Extreme heat changes the demands of a fireground. Firefighters need structured work-and-rest rotations, hydration, and rehabilitation, while enough personnel remain available for the main attack, exposure protection and new hazards such as the spot fire across the street. Additional resources and firefighters are critical when high temperatures and simultaneous assignments increase the workload.
SAFETY: Hydrate before you feel thirsty, recognize heat-illness symptoms, and keep streets clear for responding apparatus.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 7, 2026 | 1000 BLOCK OF WEST RIALTO AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO
At 3:27 a.m. on August 7, San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a commercial structure fire on West Rialto Avenue.
Before the first engine arrived, the department's Robotics Unit launched a drone equipped with live video and infrared imaging. The aerial view helped identify the location and extent of the fire, giving responding crews valuable situational awareness before they made entry.
The first-arriving engine found fire showing from the rear of the building. Firefighters deployed attack lines and coordinated a transitional fire attack while truck companies completed roof ventilation. Crews knocked down the fire in less than 10 minutes after the first engine arrived. No injuries were reported.
The response included six engines, two truck companies, one medic squad, a battalion chief, a public information officer, the Robotics Unit and a fire investigator.
Technology can improve decision-making, but it does not replace the firefighters, apparatus and staffing needed to perform fire attack, search, ventilation, medical care and command functions simultaneously. Continued investment in both modern tools and frontline personnel strengthens safety for firefighters and the public.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan provide critical time to get outside. Once out, stay out and call 911.
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TRAINING SPOTLIGHT | APRIL 28, 2026 | DIVISION 3, LAKE ARROWHEAD
Our Mountain Division members completed annual Rapid Intervention Crew refresher training. A RIC is assigned to stand ready when firefighters are operating in an immediately dangerous environment. If a member becomes lost, trapped, injured or disoriented, the team must deploy quickly with specialized tools and a disciplined rescue plan.
These evolutions are among the most physically and emotionally demanding in the fire service. They reinforce air management, firefighter removal, communications and teamwork under pressure. Maintaining this capability requires adequate staffing: emergency operations must continue while a dedicated team remains ready to rescue the rescuers.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 19, 2026 | MUSCOY
On August 19, our members responded to a fire in Muscoy and worked in unified command with CAL FIRE. Crews achieved knockdown and remained committed for several hours to complete mop-up and extinguishment.
One civilian burn patient was treated and transported to a local burn center. The cause remained under investigation. Rialto Fire also assisted with the response.
This documents the August 19 response and is not a current incident alert.
Effective fireground operations require staffing and apparatus capable of performing fire attack, search, patient care, water supply, exposure protection, and incident support at the same time. Continued investment in personnel, stations, and dependable equipment improves the ability of our members and regional partners to protect the public.
FIRE SAFETY: Get out, stay out, and call 911. Never re-enter a burning structure. Keep access clear for responding apparatus and provide dispatchers with accurate information about anyone who may still be inside.
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RECENT INCIDENT | AUGUST 11, 2026 | LYTLE CREEK
On August 11, San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire burning in the Lytle Creek area within the San Bernardino National Forest. County firefighters worked alongside the U.S. Forest Service, Rialto Fire Department and Rancho Cucamonga Fire District to contain the incident in a challenging wildland environment.
Wildland incidents can grow quickly and cross jurisdictional boundaries. Effective response depends on trained personnel, coordinated command, specialized apparatus, reliable communications and the ability to place enough resources where they are needed without leaving other communities uncovered.
For Local 935, this response is another reminder that staffing and operational depth matter. As crews commit to incidents in the mountains and wildland interface, the fire district must continue providing dependable fire, rescue and EMS protection throughout its large and geographically diverse service area.
We appreciate our members and every cooperating agency working toward one goal, regardless of jurisdiction.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Maintain defensible space around your home, keep access roads and address markings visible, and follow official evacuation instructions during a wildfire.
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Cooperating agencies: U.S. Forest Service, Rialto Fire Department and Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
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WILDFIRE READINESS | AUGUST 22, 2026 | NORTH SAN BERNARDINO FRONT COUNTRY
San Bernardino County Fire recently highlighted year-round fuels-reduction work along the North San Bernardino Front Country. Specialized crews and heavy equipment remove hazardous vegetation, improve defensible space, and create strategic areas where firefighters can more effectively engage a wildfire before it reaches neighborhoods.
This work requires detailed planning, environmental review, and coordination to reduce risk while protecting sensitive plants, wildlife, and natural resources. It also demonstrates the depth of an all-risk regional fire service. Hand crews, heavy equipment, wildland engines, trained members, and cooperating agencies each bring a different capability to the mission.
We appreciate Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.'s office and the cooperating organizations supporting the work, including CAL FIRE, California Conservation Corps Pomona Crew 1, the City of San Bernardino, Union Pacific Railroad, County Flood Control, and Burrtec.
Sustained investment in staffing, hand crews, dozers, wildland apparatus, and vegetation-management projects helps protect communities before the smoke is visible.
WILDFIRE SAFETY: Maintain defensible space, keep access roads and address signs visible, and follow Ready, Set, Go guidance before evacuation warnings are issued.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION | August 2026 | Care and Connect Fun Safety Expo
More than 600 individuals and families recently attended the Care and Connect Fun Safety Expo, hosted by the Autism Society Inland Empire in partnership with San Bernardino County Fire.
The event created a welcoming, sensory-conscious environment where individuals with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities could meet firefighters, law enforcement officers and other emergency personnel at their own pace. Families explored emergency vehicles, asked questions and became more familiar with the people, equipment, sights and sounds they may encounter during an emergency.
This is an important part of what our members do beyond emergency response. Community engagement builds familiarity and trust before a crisis occurs. It also helps firefighters better understand the individual needs of the people we serve, supporting calmer communication and safer outcomes during emergency calls.
Sensory-friendly activities, interactive play, inflatables and ASL and Spanish interpretation helped make the event accessible to more families. We appreciate the Autism Society Inland Empire, Inland Regional Center, California Department of Developmental Services and every partner who helped create this opportunity.
Programs like this reflect the full scope of the fire service. Our members respond to fires, rescues and medical emergencies, but they also educate, listen and build relationships throughout the community.
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