SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco’s new mayor has been busy. On Thursday, at some point after being inaugurated, Mayor Daniel Lurie introduced the town would implement an instantaneous hiring freeze to attempt to convey the town’s document funds deficit underneath management.
On Friday, the brand new mayor introduced that he had promoted San Francisco Hearth Division Battalion Chief Dean Crispen to fireside chief. Crispen, a 34-year division veteran, shall be SFFD’s twenty seventh hearth chief.
“Battalion Chief Crispen takes on this role having displayed exemplary leadership throughout his career and put his life on the line for San Francisco residents and Americans across the country,” Mayor Lurie’s workplace mentioned in a press release.
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Throughout his greater than three many years with SFFD, Crispen has captained stations in North Seaside, Chinatown, and SOMA. He has additionally served as battalion chief for stations which are among the many largest within the metropolis and nation.
He has been acknowledged 3 times for bravery in service of SF residents following the rescue of aged victims from a hearth within the Tenderloin. He has additionally served as incident commander at 50 main SF incidents.
Notably, Crispen was a part of SFFD’s response to New York Metropolis within the aftermath of the 9/11 assaults.
“With over 34 years of distinguished experience serving our city, Chief Crispen will lead the San Francisco Fire Department with the same compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication that have defined his entire career,” mentioned Mayor Lurie. “Whether as a first responder, an advocate for underserved populations, or a leader fostering collaboration, he has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to meet challenges with both strength and empathy.”
“My number one goal as Chief of the Department is to safeguard the health and safety of all members of the San Francisco Fire Department and all San Franciscans,” mentioned Chief Crispen. “We are implementing Mayor Lurie’s vision for a safer, cleaner San Francisco and will continue to collaborate with other departments to ensure citizens are receiving the best public safety services.”
Crispen is a local San Franciscan and father to 2 boys raised within the metropolis, the mayor’s workplace added.
