SFFD Report on the 1989 Earthquake

Report on the Operations
of the San Francisco Fire Department
Following the Earthquake and Fire of October 17, 1989

Message from Chief Postel
EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE OPERATIONS
Central Fire Alarm Station
Marina District
Bluxome St. and Other Locations

FIRES BY LOCATION AND ORIGIN

REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Communications
Facilities Planning
Apparatus and Equipment
Emergency Duty Recall Signals
Fire Department Facilities
Water Supply
Department Training
Fire Reserves and Volunteers

COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS
Remarks by the Chief of Department

Sullivan Medal Award
Scannell Medal Award

Awards for Meritorious Conduct During the Earthquake and Fire

Acknowledgments