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

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 firefighte

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 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. >> the announcement comes as san francisco and other bay area fire departments are sending crews to help address the devastating fires in southern california. san francisco has already sent eight vehicles and 31 firefighters to lend a hand. on top of that, crews were on alert friday morning after an earthquake off the san francisco coastline. >> i received a stark re

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

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

francisco has a new fire chief today, mayor daniel lurie announced he's appointing sffd veteran dean crispin to the department's top spot. lurie made the announcement at city hall today alongside crispin, who has spent 34 years with the department. crispin's family and other city leaders and firefighters were also on hand to mark the moment. during his three decades with the department, crispin was recognized for bravery three times. he was also part of the s.f. team that responded to new york city after the september 11th attacks. today, he said 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. crispin will replace sandi tong, who has served as the interim chief. also today, 31 san francisco firefighters

today, mayor daniel lurie announced he's appointing san francisco fire department veteran dean crispin to the department's top spot. 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 ho

the mayor naming battalion chief dean crispin as the city's new fire chief. served as san francisco fire for 34 years now. previously, 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, t

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

today, mayor daniel lowery announced that veteran battalion chief dean crispin will serve as the city'sh fire chief. crispin is a 34 year department veteran and a san francisco native. he 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 infl

today, mayor daniel lurie announced he's appointing san francisco fire department veteran dean crispin to the department's top spot. 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

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

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

chief mayor daniel lurie announced he's appointing san francisco fire department veteran dean crispin to the department's top spot. 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 th

. >> 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

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

francisco isn't done rounding out his team this morning, mayor daniel lurie named battalion chief dean crispinn, north beach, and south of market neighborhood. he spoke this morning about what he wants to accomplish during his tenure. 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. 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

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

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

mayor daniel lowry named battalion chief dean crispin to head the san francisco fire department.or said crispin brings his 34 years of experience in the department to the role. he's a 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 te

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

here, mayor daniel lowery named battalion chief dean christman to head the san francisco fire department. 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 p