under the direction of frank costa, they are all to be commended for the work in building the foundation upon which the class will continue to grow. we have many new faces. we had some tiretirements last month. i could not do my job without a good team of people to work with. i would like to acknowledge each and everyone of you chiefs recommend -- representing the department today. i want to thank the commissioners for your support. we're very proud to work with the commission that challenges us, works with us, and expects us to be our best. we appreciate your presence today. of like to acknowledge local 798. thank you for continuing to advocate for our department, to give the recruits over our class working. supervisor chiu, i would like technology. -- i would like to acknowledge you. i really appreciate your presence and support of the san francisco fire department. the supervisor was chair of the budget committee. it was not an easy task. we appreciate her diligence in that role and how she understands the importance of continued funding for public safety. last but not least, to mayor

under the direction of frank costa, they are all to be commended for the work in building the foundationn which the class will continue to grow. we have many new faces. we had some tiretirements last month. i could not do my job without a good tof

frank somerville is off tonight. >> and i'm julie haener. fire crews are mopping up in the east bay right now after a train sparked a cluster of fires. it happened near oakley in contra costay. no one was hurt but the flames damaged a local business. rob roth is live into how the train started the fires. >> reporter: the grass fires all broke out near the train track. firefighters have a pretty good handled on this last grass fire. it was a lot smokier less than