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Hear SAFD firefighter’s powerful spoken poem about mental health challenges in fire service
Read full article: Hear SAFD firefighter’s powerful spoken poem about mental health challenges in fire serviceSAFD firefighter Kevin Burke recently learned more firefighters die from suicide than fire. He decided it was time to share a poem he wrote with vulnerability, to show his peers it's okay to ask for help. It was used as part of SAFD's mental health week this month.
First Hispanic firefighter with Austin Fire Department passes away, officials say
Read full article: First Hispanic firefighter with Austin Fire Department passes away, officials sayAustin Fire Department’s first Hispanic firefighter passed away Friday night, according to the fire department’s Facebook page.
Large fire damages 3 buildings, injures firefighter on West Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Large fire damages 3 buildings, injures firefighter on West Side, SAFD saysA two-alarm fire left three buildings damaged and one firefighter injured on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Jen tries being a firefighter for a day with SAFD cadets
Read full article: Jen tries being a firefighter for a day with SAFD cadetsSAN ANTONIO – Do you have what it takes to be a San Antonio firefighter? Jen tries out being a cadet for a day. 👩🏻🚒🔥The San Antonio Fire Department has a program that reminds women about the opportunity to become a firefighter. While it’s on hold for now, SAFD hopes to begin it again soon. Click here for more information on Hero Like Her.