On November 5, 2017 CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire Captain Ryan J. Mitchell lost his battle with behavioral health and made the decision to end his life, shortly after going off duty that day. This tragedy rocked the Mitchell Family and also his brothers and sisters of CAL FIRE Firefighters of Local #2881. This weekend in Boise, ID at the Wildland Firefighters Memorial Weekend, his parents and son escorted by a CAL FIRE Chief Officer and CAL FIRE Honor Guard Members are in attendance. There are a number of firefighters from across the nation being recognized at this event. Captain Mitchell will be getting a marker placed at the Wildland Firefighters Memorial in remembrance. The marker will have his name and read
"Fire Captain, Son, Father of Aiden Cruz"
Here are some photos from the event happenings today. Please keep the Mitchell Family in your thoughts and as always...
Thank You for your continued support of CAL FIRE San Diego County Firefighters of Local #2881
Teamwork!
Orange County Fire Authority
A bulldozer fights fire? You bet! OCFA joined our Southern California fire department partners down at Camp Pendleton this May for two weeks to practice heavy fire equipment operations during a wildfire. Take a look at these less-mainstream tools we use to protect you during a brush fire!
On 11/5/2017, Ryan J. Mitchell, a CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire Captain lost his battle with the Post Traumatic Stress Injury Demon. In remembrance of Ryan, these wristbands are now available. Proceeds from the sales will go to the CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire Benevolent Fund in Support of the Aiden Cruz Mitchell Trust Fund.
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FC Ryan J. Mitchell – Remembrance Wristbands – CAL FIRE San Diego County Firefighters
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The FC Ryan J. Mitchell remembrance wristbands are now available with proceeds to benefit the CAL FIRE San Diego County Benevolent Fund in Support of the Aiden Cruz Mitchell Trust.Working to enhance firefighting capabilities statewide!Fire service labor and management join state lawmakers in this morning at a Capitol news conference in support of funding to modernize and upgrade California's mutual aid response system. At stake: $100 million to pre-position local agency resources ahead of major fires and upgrade communications. Another $84 million would restore CAL FIRE engines lost over the years.
“Whether it’s catastrophic fire or other disasters, we know that getting mutual aid resources in place ahead of time can save lives and property,” said California Professional Firefighters President Brian Rice. “Hundreds, maybe thousands of lives were saved during the Montecito debris flow because our USAR resources were in position before the massive rains hit. California needs to make a commitment to a modern mutual aid response system to meet the changing threat we face.”
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Our CAL FIRE Union President calling for additional engine companies to combat the threat.
CAL FIRE San Diego County Firefighters of Local #2881 remind everyone that locally, the County of San Diego has invested over $450 Million Dollars to improve fire protection in the backcountry. This includes increasing full time staffing, converting once volunteer-unmanned fire stations to full time, purchasing millions of dollars of fire apparatus and equipment and the list goes on. Years ago, CAL FIRE lost several engine companies throughout the state due to budget cuts and political moves. There is a strong push to get them back, this will be an additional bolster to the regional, cooperative, fire protection program!Cliff Allen, president of CAL FIRE Local 2881 and CPF 6th District Vice President, calls for increased funding and additional
engine companies needed to combat a "year-round" fire season.
CAL FIRE Firefighters Local #2881 – Serving the Professional Firefighters in San Diego County
The 10th District of CAL FIRE Firefighters of Local #2881 is made up of nearly 500 firefighting members operating out of over 45 Fire Stations and facilities. Our members staff CAL FIRE All Risk Fire Engines, Municipal Paramedic Engines, Ladder Trucks, Command and Support Vehicles, Paramedic Transport Ambulances, Fire Rescue Helicopters, Urban Search and Heavy Rescue Units, Water Rescue Units, Brush Patrols, Water Tenders, Fire Crew Carrying Vehicles and Air Coordination Aircraft. Every aspect of the County Fire Operation in San Diego has members from Local #2881 involved, providing professional service. We are the Firefighters of San Diego County Fire, the Deer Springs Fire Protection District, the Ramona Fire Department and the Yuima Municipal Water District.
Local #2881 – 10th District officers work hard everyday to ensure that we protect our members wages, working conditions and benefits. In addition, we stay active in local politics that deal with fire protection in San Diego County. We ensure that our members are represented as the world class firefighters they are. The County has seen tremendous growth in Fire Protection Services and has invested over $450 Million Dollars over the last 10 years. This dramatic increase in funding, infrastructure and staffing has been balanced with an open door relationship with our CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire Management Team, ensuring #1 that the needs of those we service comes first.
