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 INCIDENT | OCTOBER 9, 2026 | McDONALD'S FIRE, SAN BERNARDINO
Fire was burning where it could not be seen easily, inside an exterior wall and between the ceiling and roof of a north San Bernardino restaurant.
County Fire responded at 3:34 p.m. on October 9. The McDonald's had been evacuated before firefighters arrived, and crews found light smoke above the indoor playground. Firefighters worked from the exterior, roof and interior to locate and extinguish the concealed fire. The operation took approximately one hour.
High outdoor temperatures added to the demands of the work. One firefighter was transported for a heat-related issue. No civilian injuries were reported.
A relatively small amount of visible smoke does not tell the whole story. Firefighters still have to find where a fire is traveling, gain access to concealed spaces and coordinate work in different parts of a building. This district video offers a closer look at that work. Local 935 recognizes the firefighters whose skills and teamwork brought the incident under control.
Video and incident information: San Bernardino County Fire.
October 9 incident recap, not an active emergency alert.
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VIDEO VAULT | SEPTEMBER 2025 — SAN BERNARDINO
Helmet-camera footage provides a close look at Engine Company 231 operating at a vehicle fire in its first-due response area.
Vehicle fires can conceal burning fuel, plastics, electrical components and other hazards beneath the hood. In this incident, our members used a rotary saw carried on the engine to open the hood and reach hidden fire in the engine compartment. Access allows firefighters to apply water where it is needed while controlling the hood from a safer position.
A fire engine is a mobile toolbox as well as a water-and-hose platform. Along with hose lines, breathing equipment and medical gear, engine companies carry forcible-entry and cutting tools for the varied emergencies our members encounter every day. Reliable apparatus, well-maintained equipment and properly staffed companies are essential to placing those tools into service quickly.
VEHICLE-FIRE SAFETY: Pull over, shut off the engine, get everyone out and move well away from the vehicle before calling 911. Do not open the hood or trunk; introducing air can intensify the fire and expose you to heat, smoke and pressurized components.
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RECENT INCIDENT | OCTOBER 11, 2026 | SANTA ANA RIVER, SAN BERNARDINO
Four photographs, another view of the same October 11 rescue. These still images show the work on the river and the care that continued once everyone reached shore.
Two people and four dogs were stranded after rising water isolated their encampment near South E Street. County Fire's swift-water team used an inflatable boat to reach them and bring them back. The people were fitted with lifejackets, and the small dogs traveled in a mesh bag. Everyone reached shore safely, with no injuries reported.
The photos capture several parts of that operation: firefighters working from the boat, handling ropes beside the river, helping a person up the bank and checking on the four-legged passengers. The ride across the water is only one part of the story.
In its broader readiness work, County Fire assesses high-risk waterways and other problem areas, preplans responses, and stages trained personnel and specialized rescue equipment across the region.
Local 935 recognizes the skill, teamwork and care our firefighters bring to the people they serve, including moments like these that families and neighbors do not always get to see.
Stay out of floodwater and never drive around a barricade or into a flooded road. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Photos: @iepulse_. Thank you for documenting the response.
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ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE | OCTOBER 11, 2026 | FAIRFAX DRIVE SWIFT-WATER RESCUE
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A different view of the same rescue, showing the work above the channel as firefighters brought two people to safety. Thank you to @lovejxssica for capturing this perspective.
County Fire responded at 8:40 a.m. to the 6900 block of Fairfax Drive in San Bernardino. Rising water had trapped two people inside a tunnel feeding a flood-control channel. Powerlines prevented a helicopter extraction, so swift-water personnel used a ladder truck and rope system to remove each person individually. Both reported no injury and declined paramedic evaluation and hospital transport.
Swift-water rescue is a specialized part of County Fire's all-hazard response. Trained firefighters use purpose-built rescue equipment to reach people cut off by moving water. Technical rescue requires evaluating access, changing conditions and the safest available approach, not simply choosing the closest route. The details vary with each incident.
Preparation starts before the call. County Fire evaluates high-risk locations, preplans responses and stages specially equipped resources and trained personnel regionally. It is a proactive response to the different hazards our communities face. Local 935 recognizes that preparation as well as the visible work at the scene.
For the public, the safest choice is to stay out of floodwater and flood-control channels. Move to higher ground when water rises. Never drive through a flooded road or around a barricade. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Video: @lovejxssica. Incident information: San Bernardino County Fire.
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RECENT INCIDENT | OCTOBER 11, 2026 | FAIRFAX DRIVE, SAN BERNARDINO
Rising water trapped two people inside a tunnel feeding a flood-control channel in the 6900 block of Fairfax Drive. County Fire responded at 8:40 a.m. and found the pair unable to get out safely.
Powerlines crossing the channel ruled out a helicopter extraction. Swift-water personnel used a ladder truck to reach the tunnel and remove each person individually. Both reported no injury and declined paramedic evaluation and hospital transport.
County Fire's original narrated video shows how firefighters adapted to the access problems at this rescue. The equipment people associate with structure fires can also provide an elevated working platform for a very different emergency. Local 935 is proud to recognize the firefighters whose preparation and teamwork brought these two people out of danger.
It is a proactive response. As part of its general readiness work, County Fire evaluates high-risk swift-water locations and other problem areas, preplans responses, and stages specifically equipped resources and trained personnel across the region. That preparation helps crews respond as conditions change.
Stay out of flood-control channels and move to higher ground when water rises. Never drive into floodwater or around a barricade. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Video: San Bernardino County Fire.
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RECENT INCIDENT | OCTOBER 11, 2026 | SAN BERNARDINO SWIFT-WATER RESCUE
Two people were trapped in a tunnel feeding a flood-control channel near Fairfax Drive and Pacific Street as water rose around them.
County Fire was dispatched at 8:40 a.m. Firefighters located the pair and evaluated how to reach them. Powerlines crossing the channel ruled out a helicopter extraction, so swift-water personnel used a ladder truck and rope system to remove each person individually. Both reported no injury and declined paramedic evaluation and hospital transport.
These photographs show the work behind the rescue: personnel preparing ropes, operating the aerial ladder and bringing people out of a confined channel. Different skills and equipment came together around the conditions crews actually found. Local 935 is proud to recognize the firefighters doing that work and the people who document it.
For all of us, the reminder extends beyond the channel. Slow down on wet roads and leave more stopping distance. Never enter floodwater or drive around a closure. If your route is flooded, choose another way. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Photos: @iepulse_. Thank you for documenting the response.
Incident information: San Bernardino County Fire. This is a recap of the October 11 rescue, not an active incident alert.
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RECENT INCIDENT | OCTOBER 11, 2026 | SANTA ANA RIVER, SAN BERNARDINO
Two women and their four dogs were stranded near E Street when rising river water turned their encampment into an island. County Fire responded at 11:58 a.m.
A swift-water rescue team used an inflatable boat to reach them. The women were fitted with lifejackets, and the small dogs were secured in a mesh bag for the crossing. All were brought safely to shore, with no injuries reported.
Firefighters respond to more than fires. This rescue offers a look at another part of the job, reaching people cut off by moving water and helping them get back to safety. Local 935 recognizes the firefighters whose training and teamwork make that work possible, including the care taken to bring the four-legged passengers along, too.
Regional preparation is another part of the job. As a general practice, County Fire assesses high-risk swift-water and other problem areas, preplans responses, and stages trained personnel with specialized equipment around the region. That planning helps organize resources for the challenges different communities may face.
Water levels and currents can change quickly. Stay out of flood-control channels and move to higher ground when water rises. On the road, slow down in rain, increase following distance and never drive through floodwater or around a closure. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
Video: San Bernardino County Fire.
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VIDEO VAULT | SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 — FOOTHILLS ABOVE SAN BERNARDINO
Our members recently completed a demanding trail rescue after an adult hiker became ill approximately three-quarters of a mile from the nearest fire road.
An engine company and battalion chief located the patient and determined that a ground extraction was the appropriate rescue plan. A ten-member module from County Fire's Old Cajon Crew 6 responded from nearby Glen Helen, placed the patient in a rescue litter and rotated through the strenuous carry across uneven, up-and-down terrain.
The entire operation—from dispatch and locating the patient through the hike-out—took approximately two hours. The patient received a medical evaluation after extraction, and no firefighter injuries were reported.
Hand crews are known for wildland-fire operations, but their fitness, teamwork and ability to move personnel and equipment through difficult terrain also provide valuable capacity during rescues. This is another example of the all-risk work our members perform and why adequate staffing depth matters: an emergency may require far more personnel than a single engine company can provide.
TRAIL SAFETY: Hike with a partner, tell someone your route, carry water and navigation equipment, monitor heat conditions and call for help early if illness develops.
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APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT | STATION 41 | YUCCA VALLEY
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Station 41 is at 57201 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley, part of our South Desert Division.
A fire station is more than a place to park apparatus. Training and equipment care are part of the work behind the response. Our firefighter training includes apparatus and equipment care, safe operation and maintenance.
That preparation matters alongside the work people see at emergencies. Maintaining equipment and practicing skills are part of the same mission, even when there are no lights and sirens in the picture.
Station 41 also has an approved replacement project. The County approved the project in November 2025 and approved a land-donation agreement for the new site in June 2026.
What would you like to learn about the work that happens at a fire station between calls?
Photos: @ietoocfirephotos. Thank you for showcasing County Fire apparatus.
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A FLOODED ROAD IS NOT A SHORTCUT
You know the route. You may have driven it hundreds of times. But once water covers the road, familiar pavement can hide an unfamiliar hazard.
Floodwater can conceal a damaged or washed-out roadway, and its depth and strength can be difficult to judge. A larger vehicle or four-wheel drive does not make the crossing safe.
Never drive or walk into floodwater. Never go around a road closure or barricade. Turn around and choose a safe alternate route, even when that means arriving later.
Turn Around, Don't Drown® is a decision to make before entering the water, not a test of what your vehicle can handle. Your San Bernardino County firefighters would rather see you safely delayed than taking that chance.
Before traveling, check current road conditions and local alerts. San Bernardino County OES links official resources at oes.sbcounty.gov/stay-informed/
What is your household's plan if your usual route is closed? Talk through an alternate route before rain changes the trip.
Safety information: National Weather Service.
Graphic: NOAA/National Weather Service.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR FIREFIGHTERS
The people behind the badge. The work behind the response.
IAFF Local 935 is the labor organization representing San Bernardino County firefighters and members of our affiliate fire departments. We are proud to stand behind the people who protect our communities and to help you get to know them.
From busy valley neighborhoods and mountain communities to the High Desert, South Desert and Colorado River, the places our members serve are as varied as the calls they answer. Structure fires, technical rescues, emergency medical calls and wildland incidents each bring different demands. Behind every response are hours of preparation, hands-on training, equipment checks and teamwork.
Our story goes beyond the emergency scene. Local 935 members also give their time and support to community and charitable efforts, building relationships with the people and families we serve. This page is a place to recognize their work and show what the job really involves.
Follow Local 935 for a closer look at fire, rescue and EMS, the people doing the work, and practical public-safety information. If this video helps you see your firefighters in a new way, give it a like and share it with someone who would enjoy learning more.
We are Local 935. We are your San Bernardino County firefighters.
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VIDEO VAULT | NOVEMBER 30, 2025 — 200 BLOCK OF 46TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO
Helmet-camera footage shows the conditions our members encountered when the first-arriving engine company entered a home with a working kitchen fire. Crews initiated a rapid interior attack, knocked down the fire and stopped it from extending through the remainder of the house or into the attic.
All occupants escaped. One person sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene; no firefighter injuries were reported. Four engine companies, a truck company, a battalion chief and support personnel responded.
The outcome illustrates why trained, experienced and adequately staffed companies must arrive ready to perform. A fast interior attack depends on coordinated hose deployment, water supply, search, ventilation, command and a rapid-intervention capability—not a single firefighter working alone.
COOKING SAFETY: Stay in the kitchen while cooking, keep anything combustible away from the stove, turn pot handles inward and maintain working smoke alarms. If a pan catches fire, slide a lid over it only if you can do so safely; never use water on a grease fire.
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