department veteran dean crispin will lead san francisco's fire department. battalion chief crispin brings 34 years of distinguished service and unwavering commitment as a first responder and advocate for underserved populations. crispin was joined by family department members and city public safety leaders for the big announcement. it is the honor of my life to receive this appointment. the mayor's office tells us. crispin previously served as captain of stations in north beach, chinatown and soma, as well as battalion chief. he's been formally recognized three times for bravery, and was part of the department's response team that traveled to new york after the september 11th attacks. i shall work tirelessly to protect our citizens and visitors. public safety is at the center of your agenda. our department stands firmly with you. both lurie and crispin also acknowledged the residents and first responders who are battling the devastating wildfires in southern california. captain jonathan baxter spoke about the department's role. we currently have 31 firefight

crispin will replace sandi tong, who has served as the interim chief. also today, 31 san francisco firefighters deployed to southern california to assist firefighters down there. the fight to keep tiktok alive in the u.s. went to the united states supreme court today. at issue can congress ban the social media app because of who owns it? let's bring in our business and tech reporter scott budman. you've been tracking this story for months. you listened to the hearing today, right? the whole thing. all right. so any idea which side you think the justices are leaning toward? it's hard to say. kris. it's a little early, and the justices have not so far made their decision public. but, you know, guessing from some of the questions, they seemed a little skeptical about tiktok's claim that this harms the first amendment rights of its users. and that's really the argument that tiktok is putting forward. so we don't know how it will go. but most of those who listen to that are far more experienced in legal matters than me seem to think they were leaning in a di

crispin has spent 34 years with the department. during that time, he was recognized for bravery three times. he was also part of the san francisco team that responded to the new york city after the september 11th attacks. crispin saysne of his top goals for the department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. my goal for this department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. department members must concern themselves not just with the beauty of the fire engine or ambulance, but with the beauty and health of the neighborhood. i will ask our members to engage with the public to form bonds that will move our city forward. chief crispin will replace sandi tong, who has served as the interim chief. we're going to take you now live back to southern california, as our sky ranger down in la has been over the palisades fire after a new flare up is causing new evacuations. the fire is spreading ferociously at this hour. let's bring in our meteorologist, rob mayeda, who is following this fire c

mayor daniel leary named battalion chief dean crispin to head the san francisco fire department. crispin is a native san franciscan and a veteran firefighter there who has served as captain of chinatown, north beach and the south market stations. surrounded by his family and his colleagues, crispin reflected on challenging times in which he is accepting the position. >> it is with a heavy heart that we gather here today in light of the tragic events unfolding in los angeles. our thoughts and prayers are with the citizens who are experiencing such incredible devastation. we also pray for our first responders who have committed to bringing safety and stability to the affected communities. it is the honor of my life to receive this appointment. >> assistant deputy chief sandi tong has been serving as the interim chief. she took over for janine nicholson, who retired due to health reasons. debate intensifies over one crime-fighting strategy in oakland. coming up, why some people want the police department to pursue policy to change. plus, what we're learning about san francisco's fir

crispin has spent 34 years with the department. during that time, he was recognized for bravery three times. he was also part of the san francisco team that responded to the new york city after the september 11th attacks. crispin says one of his top goals for the department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. my goal for this department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. department members must concern themselves not just with the beauty of the fire engine or ambulance, but with the beauty and health of the neighborhood. i will ask our members to engage with the public to form bonds that will move our city forward. chief crispin will replace sandi tong, who has served as the interim chief. we're going to take you now live back to southern california, as our sky ranger down in la has been over the palisades fire after a new flare up is causing new evacuations. the fire is spreading ferociously at this hour. let's bring in our meteorologist, rob mayeda, who is following this fire

that is battalion chief dean crispin. ktvu.hristien kafton joins us live in the city with more on a man that knows the city very well. christian. >> yeah, absolutely. you said it, frank. dean crispin has been with the department for more than 30 years. he's a native san franciscan, and he'll be taking over san francisco's fire department. as the city and state grapple with those massive fires in southern california. just two days after his own inauguration, san francisco mayor daniel lurie announced his pick to lead the san francisco fire department today. >> i am honored and privileged to announce that i am appointing battalion chief dean crispin as fire chief of the san francisco fire department. [applause] >> battalion chief dean crispin is a veteran firefighter, a native san franciscan surrounded by his family and colleagues, he reflected on the challenging times in which he's accepting the position. >> it is with a heavy heart that we gather here today in light of the tragic events unfolding in los angeles. our thoughts an

dean crispin, a 34 year veteran of the department, was named its new chief today, and it is the first major appointment by the city's new mayor, daniel lurie. >> abc seven news politics reporter monica madden was at that news conference today. monica. safety. obviously, given what's going on in southern california, very much top of mind. >> absolutely. and leaders mentioned what was going on, noting that san francisco firefighters are currently helping with those efforts to contain the infernos in the los angeles area. and the new fire chief also emphasized that the minor earthquakes this morning in the bay area are another stark reminder of the seriousness of his new job. there's a new fire chief in town. another change in the lurie administration, as the new mayor aims to make good on his promise of making san francisco safer. >> this is a role that carries immense responsibility and requires a unique combination of vision, leadership, and a profound connection to the people of this great city. >> battalion chief dean crispin brings more than three decades of experience with the fir

crispin has served as san francisco fire for 34 years now. he served as captain at stations in chinatown, north beach, and south of market neighborhood. mayor lori says that crispin was selected for that role due to his exemplary leadership, where he put his life on the line for san francisco residents. now this all comes in the wake of his announcement just yesterday to freeze any new city hires. his decision comes with the city facing a massive budget shortfall. lori says that move is needed to bring spepending under control. in a statement, he says in part, our city is facing a major budget deficit and today the era of band aid solutions is over. we are committed to fiscal discipline, giving san franciscans the accountability they demand and focusing the government on doing the core things well. a felony fraud case involving donald trump is over. let's turn to scott mcgrew. the united states of america will soon have a felon in the white house for the very first time. undeniably, that is exactly what's happening. it's really kris exactly t

crispin has worked for 34 years within the department. during that time, he was recognized for bravery three separate times. crispin also was part of the san francisco team that responded to new york city after the september 11th attacks. crispin says one of his top goals for the department is to remain focused on the community. my goal for this department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. department members must concern themselves not just with the beauty of the fire engine or ambulance, but with the beauty and health of the neighborhood. i will ask our members to engage with the public to form bonds that will move our city forward. crispin will replace sandi tong you see there, who has served as the interim chief, and if you've been waiting for news on this little one, the oakland zoo's newest resident is settling in just fine. and this morning she has a new name, eshoo louis. last week, you may remember we told you about the rescue of this baby spider monkey. police found her in a rolls royce, i believe, du

today i am honored and privileged to announce that i am appointing battalion chief dean crispin as fire chief of the san francisco fire department. >> this is a role that carries immense responsibility and requires a unique combination of vision, leadership and a profound connection to the people of this great city. battalion chief chris ben brings 34 years of distinguished service and unwavering commitment as a first responder and advocate for underserved populations. he served as captain of chinatown, north beach and so much stations and battalion chief to some of the busiest stations across the city. he has been recognized three times three times for bravery and service for two san franciscans for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. battalion chief bowen also served as a 911 responder and has acted as incident commander at over 50 major incidents in san francisco. dean, like myself is also a native san franciscan and a father of two boys. >> he comes from a family that is committed to service. his mother immigrated to the us from nicaragua at the age of 12 and his fath

. >> crispin replaces sandy tong who has been filling in as interim chief since september crispin will spend the next couple of weeks transitioning into his new role before officially taking over the chief duties on january. 21st, the newsom administration unveiled the governor's proposed budget for the next fiscal year and the governor wants was not there because he's still in southern california deal with all the fires there. our capitol correspondent eytan wallace reports. >> well, here it is. all 140 pages of the governor's preliminary budget for the next fiscal year. it's a proposed budget allocating billions of dollars to address key issues facing the state, including homelessness and education. but right now the big focus. >> it's on the as governor gavin newsom remains in the fire zone in southern california. and here in northern california at the state capitol on this deadline day to present the governor's proposed preliminary state budget for the next fiscal year as a result of the fires. unlike most years, it was not the governor who presented the state's proposed spending p

battalion chief crispin will be sworn in later this month. until that time, interim chief sandy tong will continue to lead the department in san francisco. christien kafton, ktvu fox two news. >> well, the first case of bird flu in a person has been detected in a in san francisco. san francisco's public health department says the patient was a child, and they have already fully recovered after experiencing fevers and pinkeye. according to the department. risk to the public, to the public remains low. human infections of bird flu are rare, and there is currently no evidence of person to person transmission. the department is encouraging people to avoid contact with dead or sick birds, especially wild birds and poultry. >> it is 717. let's get you outside and talk about our weather and what's going on in southern california, because those winds are about to charge up again, aren't they? >> you're right. yeah. just looking at some of the observations out there this morning, we're actually it looks pretty good. but there will be advisories coming

battalion chief dean crispin has been named san francisco's 27th fire chief. it comes on the heels of the city sending nearly two dozen firefighters to help fight the palisades fire. crispin accepted the appointment, pointing to today's earthquakes to highlight the importance of his role. >> i received a stark reminder of the seriousness of this position this morning at 702 hours, we were struck by a 3.7 earthquake. citizens of this city, our department stands ready to protect you and your loved ones. should disaster strike to take this photograph. >> crispin has been with the department for 34 years and has served as captain of stations in chinatown, north beach and south of market. >> we're getting some new details today about governor newsom's proposed $322 billion budget. state budget leaders say the package includes nearly $17 billion in rainy day funding, with a modest surplus of $323 million. officials credit the better than expected forecast to stock market gains by the state's wealthiest taxpayers and previous budget cuts. >> we are a lot better off t

crispin is a 34 year department veteran and a san francisco native.served as a captain and battalion chief at several stations across the city, and was recognized three times for bravery. a majority of justices on the supreme court appear ready to uphold a law that would likely ban tiktok in the u.s. the court heard arguments for and against the ban this morning. it will take effect after january 19th unless tiktok's chinese owned parent company, bytedance divests from the platform. the company argues the law violates the first amendment right to free speech. but the u.s. government says the app poses a national security risk. it usually takes the supreme court about three months after an argument to reach a decision, but with the january 19th deadline, the court could issue a ruling, and that's expected as soon as next week. president elect donald trump was sentenced today in new york following his conviction last year for falsifying business records in order to influence the 2016 election. new york judge juan merchan said he must be, quote, respectf

the mayor said crispin brings his 34 years of experience in the department to the role.native san franciscan who has served as captain of the chinatown, north beach and south of market stations. crispin said this morning's magnitude 3.7 earthquake was a reminder of the importance of the job. >> citizens of this city, our department stands ready to protect you and your loved ones should disaster strike. we vigilantly train daily and have a comprehensive plan in place. >> assistant deputy chief sandi tong has been serving as interim chief. she took over for chief janine nicholson, who retired due to health reasons. >> coming up at 11, fires displaced countless pets and bay area animal shelters are getting ready to help their hope that people here might be willing to take in some pets. [music] >> and barry weather has been a dry weather stretch, and now we're talking about some stronger winds as we start off the weekend. coming up, we'll talk more about a wind advisory and some cooler temperatures headed our way. >> the supreme court heard arguments friday on the u.s. tikto

today i am honored and privileged to announce that i am appointing battalion chief dean crispin as fire chief of the san francisco fire department. >> this is a role that carries immense responsibility and requires a unique combination of vision, leadership and a profound connection to the people of this great city. battalion chief chris ben brings 34 years of distinguished service and unwavering commitment as a first responder and advocate for underserved populations. he served as captain of chinatown, north beach and so much stations and battalion chief to some of the busiest stations across the city. he has been recognized three times three times for bravery and service for two san franciscans for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. battalion chief bowen also served as a 911 responder and has acted as incident commander at over 50 major incidents in san francisco. dean, like myself is also a native san franciscan and a father of two boys. >> he comes from a family that is committed to service. his mother immigrated to the us from nicaragua at the age of 12 and his fath

today i am honored and privileged to announce that i am appointing battalion chief dean crispin as fireef of the san francisco fire department. >> this is a role that carries immense responsibility and requires a unique combination of vision, leadership and a profound connection to the people of this great city. battalion chief chris ben brings 34 years of distinguished service and unwavering commitment as a first responder and advocate for underserved populations. he served as captain of chinatown, north beach and so much stations and battalion chief to some of the busiest stations across the city. he has been recognized three times three times for bravery and service for two san franciscans for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. battalion chief bowen also served as a 911 responder and has acted as incident commander at over 50 major incidents in san francisco. dean, like myself is also a native san franciscan and a father of two boys. >> he comes from a family that is committed to service. his mother immigrated to the us from nicaragua at the age of 12 and his father i

chief mayor daniel lurie, tapping battalion chief crispin to take over the role. kristen is a san francisco native with 34 years of service. his appointment comes as the city grapples with an expected budget deficit of nearly 900 million dollars over the next 2 years. >> i'm acutely aware of the potential budget shortfalls we face. work collaboratively with other departments in the mayor's office to tackle these issues head-on. >> crispin spends the next few weeks transitioning into that new rule before officially taking over his chief duties on january. 21st, he replaces sandy. tom, who has been filling in as interim chief since september. the sonoma county board of supervisors has voted to protect the civil rights of immigrants approving a resolution that limits county resources for enforcing federal immigration laws. the move aimed at reassuring the county's 27,000 undocumented residents comes amid uncertainty over federal immigration pile policies. supervisor lynda hopkins emphasize that immigrants are vital to the community and that local government will upho

. >> battalion chief dean crispin brings more than three decades of experience with the fire department he responded to the nine over 11 attacks in new york, and has led the response to dozens of incidents in san francisco. >> he has been recognized three times, three times for bravery and service to san franciscans, for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. >> not only will he direct response for battling blazes and other emergencies, but the department also employs paramedics, often at the forefront of the city's opioid epidemic. >> and i'm going to have your backs. >> crispin expressed gratitude to the mayor at a friday press conference. >> it is the honor of my life to receive this appointment. public safety is at the center of your agenda. our department stands firmly with you. >> his promotion met with a standing ovation, filled with hugs and well wishes from his fellow firefighters. >> they came from their homes, most of them off duty, and they were here to show the chief that the chief has support and respect within the rank and file. >> it's unclear what's next for

the mayor said crispin brings 34 years of experience to the role. he is a native san franciscan who served as captain of the chinatown, north beach and south of market stations. now there was a 3.7 magnitude earthquake early this morning right off the coast near the zoo. crispin said that's a reminder of the importance of the job. >> citizens of this city, our department stands ready to protect you and your loved ones should disaster strike. we vigilantly train daily and have a comprehensive plan in place. >> assistant deputy chief sandy tong has been serving as interim chief. she took over for chief janine nicholson, who recently retired duehealth reasons. now, the announcement came just after mayor lori announced an immediate citywide hiring freeze, said it's part of an effort to tackle the city's budget deficit, which is currently the largest in san francisco history. mayor lori told department heads to hold off on new contracts and programs that have not been signed or implemented. he says he wants to prioritize initiatives that are proven to wo

crispin has served with san francisco fire for 34 years, previously served as captain at stations inl for this department is to ensure it remains in touch with the community it serves. department members must concern themselves not just with the beauty of the fire engine or ambulance, but with the beauty and health of the neighborhood. i will ask our members to engage with the public to form bonds that will move our city forward. meanwhile, san francisco fire tells us it has sent nearly two dozen firefighters south to help battle the wildfires in los angeles. oakland police are investigating what appears to be another smash and grab, this one involving a truck plowing a business's doors. we got this video from outside a chevron on grand alongside lake merritt. you can see the white truck with a water tank backed into the store. we have not been able to get any confirmation from police about what happened here. we've been seeing a string of similar thefts since the start of the year. also in oakland, police commissioners plan to discuss potential changes to the city's pursuit policy.

he's tapped 34 year veteran dean crispin to the post.d been the battalion chief. >> number three. ten people are confirmed dead in the fire, still burning uncontrolled in southern california. that number is expected to rise as officials are able to search through the fire zones. >> number four it's a make or break day for tiktok. the supreme court is hearing arguments today on the app's future in the u.s. and number five, a live look outside from the exploratorium camera. >> clear skies out there. light winds. we are in store for another warm afternoon. temperatures back into the 60s today. few records are possible as we head into saturday. a wind advisory will be in effect in our hills for the north bay mountains, the east bay hills, and the santa cruz mountains, where we could see winds upwards of 50mph. could have some possible trees come down and some isolated power outages. >> and number six, a couple new accidents just popped up. one is a new crash on the upper deck of the bay bridge. the other one is a five car pileup in alamo. so

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstrationthe city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot. in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water, pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine, which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost on every corner in san francisco. we have a secondary water

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the spokes person for south africa is international relations administer at spoke to r t crispin piri sage, the westbank must also see peace for a truly just cease fire agreement. you know, a statement that we could, we could make the call for the expansion of say to them is, is always back to the health. that is something that would ensure that this piece of payment is just and somebody that we have a cleaning, i know, keeping the cold and reiterated today. if we continue to see an expensive expansion, they'll say to those in the west bank, then this agreement is not just the agreement at all. what we would want to see is the expansion being halted, and we would want to see a just solution for the people as but meanwhile, people in the room helping gathering to mark the impending d o r t corresponded use of july. the reports from the midst of the celebrations on the square and to run it behind me. there's this gathering by people watching my attempt to celebrate what they are called a victory for the people. of course comes just a day after the announcement of a much anticipated ceas

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstration of the city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot. in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water, pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine,ute which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost on every corner in san francisco. we have a secondar

he chose dean crispin, a 34 year veteran of the san francisco fire department, to take over as chief.he has been recognized three times, three times for bravery and service to san franciscans, for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. >> public safety is at the center of your agenda. our department stands firmly with you. >> interim chief sandi tong has not announced what is next for her. >> we've covered the fentanyl crisis in san francisco extensively, and the effort to find a solution to help build a better bay area. new san francisco mayor daniel lurie has made it one of his priorities. but what has the response look like? abc seven news reporter tara campbell takes a look. >> we must act with an unapologetic focus on results. >> san francisco mayor daniel lurie making his message clear from the get go. he wants all hands on deck in the battle against the fentanyl crisis. >> starting today, we are treating the fentanyl crisis as the emergency that it is. >> in his first week in office. lurie announcing a handful of moves, taking aim at drug dealers and ramping up reso

of its obligations, the spokesman for our south africa's international relations administer crispin piri to dar t. the westbank must also see peace for a truly just cease fire green you know, statement that we could, we could make the call for the expansion of say to them is in the respect to be out . that is something that would ensure that this piece of payment is just and somebody that we haven't created an agreement, you called and reiterated it today. if we continue to see an expensive expansion or set those in the west bank, then this agreement is not just the agreement at all. what we would want to see is the expansion to be halted. and we would like to see a solution for the people and this, by the view in victoria. meanwhile, people in around hopping gathering to support the impending cease fire. our t correspondent use of july, the reports from the midst of the celebrations in the square and to run it behind me. there's this gathering by people watching about 10 to celebrate what they are called to get victory for the people. of course comes just a day after the announcement of

across live now to spokesperson for so it's offered because international relations minister, mr crispin piri sir, you're most welcome. thank you for your time today. thank you for the us media looks fixated on whether trump or bite and should take the credit for facilitating the ceasefire deal. not everyone that understands the media loves that contests, but should that really be the focus after 15 months of bloodshed and you're, if you to hello media will always take an angle that the team is relevant for their audience. but what we see now, you know, and the audience google audience, the rest of today is searching the pivotal moments in this light. you have said to be a policy that has taken place over a period of 15 months. we know that the number of people with being killed in cause i, it is in the region of 46000 plus people and the number of people who have been hospitalized is in the hundreds of thousands. and you may recall from south africa's case at these national courts of justice. the disconnect the court of justice has deemed what is happening in causing now is caused a bea

. >> crispin will spend the next few weeks transitioning into his new role before officially taking over chief duties on january. 21st. he is replacing sandy tang who has been filling in as interim chief since september. the previous chief, of course, retired. all right. that's gonna wrap things up for us here at 10 o'clock. be sure to stay tune for the news at 11. we're going to be continuing to follow those wildfires raging in southern california. >> but first, it's ben ross and a special version of 9 are inside the last. we're doing. a special one is on at all season. yeah. we've got some guests even coming up tonight. you see that you see the chairs all set up. we're going to direct brown table. we got tyler miller in the house from the on base oil podcast. >> we been getting is from 95 seven-game talking all things niners, offseason, brock purdy. >> the free agent choices. it's gonna be a fun one. stay with us. that's coming up next. >> 43 years ago today, the catch. >> my

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstration of the city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot. in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water, pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine, which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost in every corner in san francisco. we have a secondary w

mayor lurie chose dean crispin, a 34 year veteran of the san francisco fire department, to take overtimes, three times for bravery and service to san franciscans, for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. >> public safety is at the center of your agenda. our department stands firmly with you, interim chief sandi tong has not announced what's next for her. >> well, still ahead on abc seven mornings, there's a new app helping people impacted by the wildfires burning in los angeles county. and it was created right here in the bay area. we'll explain how it works. and here's a live look atop our roof camera. you see the sunrise starting at 640 this morning. alerting app founded right here in sonoma county, is now the top app in the app store. store that is, watch duty is proving to be a vital tool for those living in southern california. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard shows us how it works, and uh. >> there's fire everywhere. >> a path of wildfire destruction in southern california still forcing people from their homes. but some residents have been unsure where to g

shae so much of her time with us your csis and we're especially working with stephen with richard crispin on this bipartisan commission. this has been an important work for both of you so we're very glad for the opportunity. i would ask we have a good audience here in the room, are huge audience out in cyberspace and want to say welcome to all of you. this is going to be a dialogue. i think doctor morse is going to kick it off but i did want to just say the word of thanks to especially to you dr. cohen for being here, for our partners thatr are going to be participating with you in this conversation. a special thank you to sophia who has been pulling all the mechanics together to make this happen today. thank you all for joining us. we look forward to the session. steve, i turn it to you. cochais bipartisan alliance. she sends her best greetings to all of us today. senator burke, i want you to open things up. sen. booker: thank you for all the many good things that csis does and especially this one as it relates to global health. today is a conversation with not only the cdc director but

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstration of the city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot. in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water, pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine, which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost in every corner in san francisco. we have a secondary w

mayor lurie chose dean crispin, a 34 year veteran of the san francisco fire department, to take over> he has been recognized three times, three times for bravery and service to san franciscans, for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. >> public safety is at the center of your agenda. our department stands firmly with you. come on. >> interim chief sandi tong has not announced what's next for her. well, still ahead on abc seven mornings, there's a new app helping people impacted by the wildfires burning in los angeles. and it was created right here in the bay area. we'll explain how it works, and we'll take you outside for this live look from our golden gate bridge camera. lisa will ..light like a migraine. with nurtec odt, i found relief. nurtec odt can provide relief in two hours which can last up to two days when used... ...for the acute treatment of migraine with... ...or without aura in adults. to those with migraine... ...i see you. don't take if allergic to nurtec odt. allergic reactions can occur even days after use, like trouble breathing and rash. get help if y

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstration of the city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water, pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine, which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost on every corner in san francisco. we have a secondary wa

today i am honored and privileged to announce that i am appointing battalion chief dean crispin as fireonsibility and requires a unique combination of vision, leadership and a profound connection to the people of this great city. battalion chief chris ben brings 34 years of distinguished service and unwavering commitment as a first responder and advocate for underserved populations. he served as captain of chinatown, north beach and so much stations and battalion chief to some of the busiest stations across the city. he has been recognized three times three times for bravery and service for two san franciscans for rescuing the elderly from fires in the tenderloin. battalion chief bowen also served as a 911 responder and has acted as incident commander at over 50 major incidents in san francisco. dean like myself is also a native san franciscan and a father of two boys. >> he comes from a family that is committed to service. his mother immigrated to the us from nicaragua at the age of 12 and his father is a retired captain of the fire department's arson squad. his grandmother was a senio

. >> new fire chief dean crispin giving mayor daniel lurie a tour outside fireboat station 35 and a demonstration of the city's high pressure fire hydrant system. it's no coincidence that this demo drill is happening in the wake of the southern california wildfire disaster. many locals are asking, how ready is san francisco? >> i'm getting this question a lot. in our first ten days in office. >> lurie believes the city is ready. >> we have a fully staffed fire department. we have over 200 cisterns, including new ones on the west side. >> in an emergency, the city has an unlimited water supply from the bay using submersible pumps. >> right now you're seeing a essentially fire engine in the water pumping water to the fire tender hose tender. >> this hose tender truck is new for the department. it can pump 5500 gallons of water per minute versus a typical fire engine,ute which pumps 1500 gallons. >> we're very lucky. we have a primary water supply, which is essentially our domestic water supply. those are the white hydrants that you see in almost on every corner in san francisco. we have a secondary