On Monday, November 2nd, 2020, firefighter Matt Vann from Engine 1 suffered a traumatic brain injury while operating at a fire in the SOMA District. Matt remains at San Francisco General Hospital, where he is being cared for in the ICU by the spectacular neurotrauma team.  Matt has been through 2 successful surgeries to alleviate pressure on his brain.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of one of our own. This morning, the San Francisco Fire Department lost one of our own in a Line of Duty Death. Jason Cortez was a beloved 13-year veteran with the SFFD who tragically lost his life at the age of 42.

Special Offer for San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 Membership Essential workers, including people working in health care facilities, grocery stores and shelters, delivery and transit workers, as well as teachers and emergency personnel are facing the frightening possibility of infection while performing essential duties.

Here is the summary report of our findings from the COVID-19 Seroprevalence Among San Francisco Firefighters and Emergency Responders study.  We are also planning a Town Hall with a Q&A session, via Zoom, next Friday August 7th 9:00am-10:00am. You will find the link and dial in phone number on page 2 of the summary.