The LA fires have raised questions about the city's readiness when it comes to an emergency. On Saturday, a unique event showcased the fire department's innovative technology and water supply.

San Francisco firefighters provided some reassurance to questions surrounding the city's firestorm preparedness, showcasing the city's robust water supply system and its readiness to tackle such emergencies.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday named Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the city's new fire chief.

Dean Crispen, a 34-year veteran San Francisco Fire Department battalion chief, has been promoted to fire chief, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Friday.

San Francisco is unlikely to experience a catastrophic wildfire like those that broke out in the Los Angeles area earlier this month because of its relative lack of wildland and its cool climate, despite ruinous conflagrations early in the city’s history.

Due to cold weather, the Carver Fire training in San Francisco TWP is postponed to January 25th. The Carver County Sheriff's Office announced the rescheduling on Facebook.

The ongoing Los Angeles wild fires have caused San Francisco to ask itself: How well are the city and its residents prepared to deal with a similar sized emergency? Why it matters: Disaster management has grown increasingly complex over the last two decades as extreme weather and climate disasters become more frequent and intense,

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SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's new mayor announced that the city will have a new fire chief in weeks. Mayor Daniel Lurie looked inside the department and tapped Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the next chief.

Mayor Lurie said Battalion Chief Dean Crispen will lead the department, replacing interim chief Sandy Tong. Crispen comes into the role with 34 years of experience in the department.

SAN JOSE – Veteran winger Tyler Toffoli knows several people affected by the devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area and is happy the City of San Jose and the Sharks are doing their part to support firefighters and first responders.