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 | DECEMBER 25, 2025 — WEST 7TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
On Christmas afternoon, our members responded to a duplex fire in the 800 block of West 7th Street. A downed power line obstructed access, requiring crews to safely navigate an additional life hazard before reaching the burning structure.
All occupants escaped before firefighters arrived. Members immediately established medical care for three adults and one child suffering from smoke inhalation; two adults also sustained minor burns. All four patients were treated and transported, including the two burn patients to a regional burn center.
Firefighters quickly contained the fire and prevented extension to nearby homes. With help from neighbors, all five dogs from the duplex were also secured safely. No firefighter injuries were reported.
Six engine companies, a truck company, a battalion chief and support personnel responded. This incident shows why staffing and resource depth matter: fire suppression, search, exposure protection, electrical hazards and care for multiple patients must be managed at the same time—even on a holiday.
FIRE SAFETY: If fire occurs, get out, stay out and call 911. Never re-enter for belongings or pets. Tell arriving firefighters immediately if anyone or any animal may still be inside.
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TRAINING SPOTLIGHT | TILLER TRUCK 224
Where the truck stops matters as much as how it gets there.
Ride along from the rear tiller cab as our members practice positioning Truck 224 beside commercial buildings. The firefighter in this seat steers the rear wheels of the apparatus. It is a working position, not just a passenger seat.
The familiar red truck has a less familiar job happening at its back end. This view gives you a look at the attention and practice behind moving and positioning a tiller truck, before the ladder is ever put to work.
Local 935 is proud to share the preparation behind our members' response. Training like this is part of the job, even when there is no smoke in the picture.
Did you know someone steers the back of a tiller truck? What part of truck-company work would you like to see next?
Training footage: San Bernardino County Fire.
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August 23, 2024 | San Bernardino County
Working above a structure fire places truck-company members in a demanding environment of heat, smoke, changing roof conditions and limited visibility. Their assignment may include opening the roof to release superheated gases, checking concealed spaces and creating access for suppression.
These actions are coordinated with interior crews and incident command. Timing matters: ventilation must support hose teams and search operations—not work independently from them. That coordination comes from continuous training and sufficient staffing on the initial assignment.
SAFETY MESSAGE: If fire occurs, leave immediately and close doors behind you. Never return inside for belongings or pets; tell firefighters what remains inside.
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 5, 2026 — MOJAVE RIVER, HESPERIA
Late that night, our members responded to a swift-water rescue after two men crossed fast-moving, extremely cold water to reach a dog stranded in a small box canyon. After reaching the animal, the men found themselves cut off and unable to cross back safely as darkness and hazardous current conditions intensified.
County Fire’s Urban Search and Rescue personnel transitioned into swift-water operations, donned specialized protective equipment and deployed an inflatable rescue boat. The two men and the dog were brought safely across the river without injury.
The response included four engine companies, an ambulance, a battalion chief, a safety officer, a drone and specialized USAR resources, with assistance from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. This successful rescue shows why trained specialty teams, adequate staffing and immediately available equipment are vital across the High Desert’s large response area.
SWIFT-WATER SAFETY: Moving water is stronger and colder than it appears. Never enter a river or flood channel to rescue a person or animal. Call 911, keep visual contact from a safe location and allow trained rescuers to respond. Turn around, don’t drown.
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 14, 2026 — SEQUOIA DRIVE, LAKE ARROWHEAD
Our members responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to a residential structure fire in the 1300 block of Sequoia Drive. Firefighters arrived to find a working fire in the upper levels of a two-story hillside home.
Mountain incidents present unique challenges, including steep terrain, limited access, winter conditions and the need to protect neighboring homes and surrounding forest. Using roads above and below the property, crews mounted an aggressive interior attack and brought the fire under control in under an hour without extension to adjacent residences or vegetation.
Twenty-two personnel—including five engine companies, two chief officers and two medic ambulances—were assigned, with an engine from CAL FIRE assisting through mutual aid. Two firefighters were evaluated for minor injuries, and one was transported for treatment.
This response highlights the importance of adequately staffing mountain stations and maintaining reliable apparatus, medical resources and regional partnerships. Remote terrain does not reduce the urgency of an emergency; it increases the need for capable resources positioned close to the communities they protect.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Maintain working smoke alarms on every level, practice two ways out and keep driveways and address numbers visible for responding crews.
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 29, 2026 — TAYLOR AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON
At approximately 3:42 a.m., our members responded to a wind-driven commercial structure fire in the 17000 block of Taylor Avenue. Firefighters encountered a well-established fire inside a truck and heavy-equipment repair facility, with exposures threatening a residence and a neighboring trucking business. Multiple explosions and fireballs were visible as responding companies approached.
Crews worked in difficult wind conditions to contain the main fire to the commercial properties. When embers carried fire into nearby brush along Interstate 10, firefighters also addressed that extension while partner agencies supported evacuations, traffic control and freeway safety. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
Five engine companies, two truck companies, a paramedic squad and two battalion chiefs were assigned, with assistance from Rialto Fire, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and CHP. This incident demonstrates why strong regional staffing, capable truck and engine companies, dependable equipment and mutual-aid partnerships are essential when a fast-moving incident threatens multiple properties and transportation corridors.
SAFETY MESSAGE: During wind-driven fires, stay clear of the incident area, follow evacuation directions promptly and never drive across fire hose placed in the roadway.
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APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | MEDIC AMBULANCE 42 | YUCCA VALLEY
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These two views feature Medic Ambulance 42 outside Station 42 in Yucca Valley. The station is part of County Fire's South Desert Division.
The ambulance is easy to recognize. Its purpose deserves a closer look: County Fire's ambulance program brings patient treatment and transport together. Getting a patient from one place to another is only part of that mission.
That connection between care and transport is why we want to show more than the exterior of the rig. The EMTs and paramedics doing this work are part of the story too. Local 935 is proud to recognize their patient-care work alongside the fire and rescue scenes we share.
A separate fire engine, also marked 42, appears beside the ambulance in both photographs.
What would you like us to explain about patient care during an ambulance ride?
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VIDEO VAULT | JANUARY 18, 2026 — PASITO STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Our members responded shortly after 1:00 a.m. to a residential structure fire in the 25000 block of Pasito Street. Crews arrived to find fire working in the rear of a single-story home. All occupants had escaped before firefighters arrived, and members quickly contained the fire to the home of origin while protecting neighboring property.
The response brought together five engine companies, a truck company, a paramedic squad, a battalion chief and additional support. Incidents like this show why well-staffed companies, dependable apparatus and rapid access to specialized resources matter in every community we serve.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan give families critical time to get outside. Once out, stay out and call 911.
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VIDEO VAULT | UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM RESCUED FROM BURNING BUILDING | JANUARY 22, 2026 • 900 BLOCK EAST BASELINE STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Local 935 members responded to an active fire inside a boarded commercial building that was being used for storage and contained heavy contents. Crews launched an aggressive interior attack while simultaneously conducting primary search and roof-ventilation operations.
During the search, firefighters located an unconscious adult male inside. Members rapidly removed the patient, initiated advanced life support and transported him to a hospital. Firefighters contained the fire to the building of origin, limiting nearby exposure damage. No firefighter injuries were reported.
The incident required seven engine companies, two truck companies, a paramedic squad, battalion chiefs, safety personnel and additional support resources. This rescue demonstrates why safe staffing and properly positioned apparatus matter. Fire attack, forcible entry, search, ventilation, rescue, patient care, water supply and incident command cannot wait for one task to finish before another begins.
FIRE SAFETY: Never enter a smoke-filled or burning building. Call 911, remain outside and tell arriving firefighters immediately if anyone may still be inside.
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