San Francisco Fire Fighters

San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798

What We Do
Local 798 has been fighting for working class families for more than 70 years. We stand up for our members in the legislative, political, and social landscapes.

Who We Are
Local 798 is the labor organization of the proud men and women that serve as Firefighters and emergency medical responders protecting San Francisco.

Who We Represent
The members of the San Francisco Fire Department rely on Local 798 to focus on the wellbeing and safety of those that protect the lives of others.

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Door Hanger Drop, February 27th 2020

Local 798 would like your assistance for a DOOR HANGER DROP in support of PROPOSITION B, the Earthquake and Fire Safety Bond on the March 3rd Ballot. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 @ 06:00 TO 09:00 328 West Portal Avenue Please share this information with all on-coming and off-going crews for Thursday.

Important Notice About Work Injury Claims

Cancer is killing firefighters: Toxins found in burning materials

Cancer is now responsible for more than 60% of job-related deaths among firefighters in the U.S. Now, fire departments across the nation are looking for ways to make one of the country’s riskiest occupations safer. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports for TODAY. https://www.today.

SFFF FLAME Athletics

FLAME, stands for Fire League And Musical Event and was founded over 42 years ago, to provide sports and musical events to the youth of San Francisco. This program, like Toys For Tots belongs to the firefighters past and present of the SFFD.

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A Spark That Lit a Huge Fire in the Hearts of Local 798 SF Firefighters

Over 50 years ago, the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program started when a few local firefighters wanted to help some families that lost their homes and all of their possessions when a fire destroyed everything that they owned. These firefighters were inspired to help – so they decided to fix up a few bikes and delivered them on Christmas Eve to the homes of the children. This is when the SF Firefighters Toy Program was born.

San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation - Firefighter Health

“You have cancer”—three mind-numbing words that now seem to resonate throughout the entire firefighting profession. On Jan. 6, 2001, I was out on a long morning run. With about one mile left, I had to stop and walk. This had never happened to me before. I was exhausted. I got back to the gym, went to the john and pissed blood.