Tag Archives: Oakland Fire Department

BBQ Like Oakland Firefighters Do - With Community Feel

July 3, 2012, 11:12 am • Posted by Rachael Myrow
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About 2,500 people are expected to show up at the Oakland Coliseum ahead of the A's game against the Mariners this Saturday, for the 2nd annual Bay Area BBQ Championship. The charity fundraiser, which benefits foster youth, will feature both … Continue reading »

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Oakland Names Howard Jordan as Permanent Police Chief; San Jose's Teresa Reed is New Fire Chief

February 1, 2012, 11:13 am • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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(Bay City News) Oakland city officials today named interim police Chief Howard Jordan to head the Police Department on a permanent basis. Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Deanna Santana also named Teresa Reed, as the city's new fire chief. … Continue reading »

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Oakland Firestorm Anniversary: City's Interim Chief Recalls Hard Decisions, Act of Selflessness

October 18, 2011, 3:35 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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As part of KQED's coverage of the 20th anniversary of the Oakland firestorm, Rachel Dornhelm talked to Mark Hoffman, currently the city's Interim Fire Chief who in 1991 was a lieutenant on the front lines. The conversation occurred just above … Continue reading »

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