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‘I didn't know you could be a female firefighter!' San Diego Fire-Rescue camp empowers girls
Dozens of young women participated in the annual Girls Empowerment Camp, put on by San Diego Fire-Rescue. The goal of the program is to empower the next generation to choose a career in public service.
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CBP, SDFD release new details after deadly US-Mexico border fence fall
Customs and Border Protection has released new details following the death of a migrant who fell around 30 feet to her death along the border between the Otay Mesa and San Ysidro ports of entry.
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CBP releases new details in deadly US-Mexico border fence fall
Customs and Border Protection says a 24-year-old Guatemalan citizen was attempting to scale the border fence two weeks ago but couldn’t hang on after making it to the other side of the barrier. NBC 7’s Dave Summers shares what we are learning about the attempts to save her.
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San Diego residents give input as city searches for next fire chief
The search is on for San Diego’s next fire chief, and community members gathered to discuss what they want most.
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Nationwide search for new San Diego Fire-Rescue chief begins
With San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell retiring in August, city leaders are seeking public input on his replacement. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming reports.
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Ambulance response times in San Diego are getting better
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department took over ambulance management last fall after the city’s contracted ambulance provider, Falck, continued to fall short of expectations. According to the new report, response times have improved significantly since then.
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Fire breaks out at vacant downtown San Diego building
Firefighters knocked down a fire at an abandoned building downtown Monday night.
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Fire breaks out at vacant downtown San Diego building
City records show a previous squatter complaint at the building, NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue's new plan to tackle wildfires while protecting the environment
As we turn the page on winter, and we start looking ahead to spring, fire officials are also thinking about peak wildfire season. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell takes a look at their new plan that not only will prevent wildfires, but also protect the environment.
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Residents report strong fire-like smell across San Diego
Residents across San Diego on Tuesday were reporting a strong chemical smell in their neighborhoods.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue holds 4th annual Women's Fire Prep Academy
San Diego Fire-Rescue tells NBC 7’s Adonis Albright that the academy has helped recruit more than 20 firefighters since it started in 2020.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue holds 4th annual Women's Fire Prep Academy
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department hosted its fourth annual Women’s Fire Prep Academy on Saturday. The goal of the program is to encourage more women to pursue a career in public safety.
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San Diego's Public Safety Committee approves SDPD, SDFD use of drone technology
The San Diego City Council’s Public Safety Council meeting on Wednesday ended with unanimous approval of the use of drone technology for the city’s police and fire departments. Next, it will need to be approved by the full city council.
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San Diego's Public Safety Committee approves SDPD, SDFD use of drone technology
Police and firefighters in San Diego already use drones in their investigations. Now, city leaders have added new regulations around how first responders use the technology. NBC 7’s Dana Williams reports on Feb. 14, 2024.
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Mulch-mageddon vexes San Diego firefighters for much of the night
The blaze burned for more than six hours before crews began mop-up operations.
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Hazmat called after 11 kids, 2 adults fell ill at Mission Valley YMCA
Eleven children and two adults were being evaluated by paramedics Thursday night after they went to the pool at a YMCA in Mission Valley and reported feeling ill, fire officials said.
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Family of 5 displaced after University City home destroyed in fire
A house fire in University City caused almost $1 million in damages and displaced a family just before Christmas on Dec. 15, 2023. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright has the details.
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‘They lost everything:' University City house fire causes $1M in damage
A family of five is without a home just days before Christmas after it went up in flames last Friday in the University City neighborhood of San Diego.
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Lithium batteries found burned ‘but not cause' of Mountain View fire that displaced 7 people
A fire broke out at a Mountain View residence, displacing seven people and two pets early Friday morning, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue opens its doors to community for Fire Prevention Week
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department held two open houses for Fire Prevention Week.