FIREFIGHTER

Hear SAFD firefighter’s powerful spoken poem about mental health challenges in fire service

SAFD 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.

This young man who grew up in foster care is spreading Christmas magic

Kenneth Isaacson knows all too well – that depending where you are and who you are, the holiday season doesn’t always feel so festive.

First Hispanic firefighter with Austin Fire Department passes away, officials say

Austin 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

A two-alarm fire left three buildings damaged and one firefighter injured on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

Firefighter injured in South Side house fire, officials say

A San Antonio firefighter was hospitalized after he was injured in a South Side house fire, officials say.

Jen tries being a firefighter for a day with SAFD cadets

SAN 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.

Fallen firefighter Greg Garza remembered as 'Gentle Giant'

Fallen firefighter Greg Garza was remembered as a "gentle giant" Thursday during his funeral services. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.