ACRONYMS
ECD
What is Emergency Communications Division
Each recruit academy is given their own flag that is placed on a pole and they take it everywhere they go. It is a symbol of their unit and never leaves their group. During the graduation ceremony, the honor graduate, removes the flag form their pole and transfers it to the pole with all the flags of the recruit academies before them. What is this flag called
What is the Guidon
This man was selected as the 18th City of Stockton Fire Chief in December 2019
Who is Richard Edwards
If you had told me on my first day with the City that this person and I would become good friends and coworkers, I would have said you were crazy (Extra points if you can say the name as I always did)
Who is Doolan
The number of active fire stations in the Stockton Fire Department
What is 13
DOT
What is the Division Of Training
During the late 18th century Engineers and Officers would use this instrument to amplify their voices over the noise and commotion of a fire scene to direct the company in effectively fighting a blaze. Stockton Fire has a tradition where this object is handed from the outgoing chief to the incoming chief during the transfer of power.
What is the Speaking Trumpet
After 38 years of volunteer service, Stockton established a fully paid professional Fire department in this year
What is 1888
We all go through learning experiences that will forever mark our lives, what two words do I claim will be forever tattooed on my forehead after my learning experience with a Battalion Chief Promotional Exam.
What are "Seniority Points"
Indiana Jones would have been afraid to visit Company 3 which is affectionately referred to by this nickname
What is "The Snakepit"
OES
What is the Office Of Emergency Services
This life size monument dedicated on October 11, 1998 bears the names of the 14 Stockton firefighters that gave their lives in the line of duty
What is the Firefighter Memorial
This group of volunteers was organized during WWII as part of a civilian defense force. These highly trained individuals are on call 24 hours a day to provide back up to the fire department at all multiple alarm fires
Who are the Stockton Auxiliary Firefighters
In FY 2023-24, the Fire Department is expecting the delivery of Seven new engines and 2 aerial ladder trucks thanks for funding from the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Recovery Funds and grants from this Federal Agency
What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Don’t think about taking this leprachaun’s gold at Station 4 which is referred to by this nickname
What is "Fighting Fours"
CAD
What is Computer Aided Dispatch
This symbol of the Stockton Fire Department is a sign of protection. The firefighter that wears this indicates he/she is willing to lay down his/her life, just as the Crusaders sacrificed their lives for their fellow men so many years ago.
What is the Maltese Cross
This annual event is a fundraising campaign to raise money for the Firefighters Burn Institute and the Stockton Firefighter Memorial
What is "Fill the Boot"
Members of SFD assigned to a Truck wear this color helmet
What is Red & White
This building houses both the Community Development Department and the Fire Prevention Division
What is the Permit Center
PAT
What is Personal Accountability Tag
Prior to starting their first day in the academy, every recruit pledges their solidarity to the group by undergoing this ritual
What is shaving their head
In November 2004, Stockton voters approved this Measure which authorized a ¼% transaction and use tax to be used for Police and Fire Protection Services with proceeds to be split evenly between the departments
What is Measure W
Members of SFD assigned to an Engine wear this color helmet
What is black
On April 11, 2023, after 12 years of being closed, SFD reopened this Fire Station with a $4.8 million grant
What is Station 1