09/03/2026
🏃♀️ Local 230 Family Running the NYC Marathon to Help End Alzheimer’s
On November 1, 2026, the wife of one of our Local 230 members will take on the New York City Marathon—26.2 miles with a purpose far greater than crossing the finish line.
She’ll be running as part of the Alzheimer’s Association Team, raising awareness and critical funds to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
She has set a fundraising goal of $5,000, and we’re asking our Local 230 family, friends, and supporters to help her reach it.
Our union is more than our members—it’s our families and the community that stands alongside us. We’re proud to support her as she takes on this incredible challenge for an important cause.
💜 26.2 miles. $5,000 goal. One mission: help end Alzheimer’s.
Please consider donating, sharing, and cheering her on as she heads to New York!
Kelly Trabert
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
09/01/2026
This September, San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230 is proud to stand with the California Fire Service Task Force on Behavioral Health for the Su***de Prevention & Awareness Safety Stand Down.
The job asks a lot of us. We show up for people on their worst days, and sometimes we carry those experiences home with us.
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Checking in on each other, recognizing when someone may be struggling, and being willing to ask for help are all part of taking care of our fire family.
No one in our fire family should struggle alone.
This month, we encourage every Local 230 member to take a moment to check in with your crew, your friends, your family—and yourself.
Take care of each other. Stay connected. Speak up when you need support.
Learn more at HealingOurOwn.org
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08/20/2026
Today we had the honor of welcoming Firefighter Alejandro Medrano to Station 34. Alejandro is a Second Officer with the Proteccion Civil y Bomberos Puerto Vallarta in Mexico visiting his family in San Jose.
We swapped shirts and patches, traded stories, and spent time talking about the job. Alejandro shared photos of how his department still runs older San Jose Fire Engines and opened up about the 2nd degree burns he suffered when fighting a fire in Puerto Vallarta.
will be reaching out to Alejandro in the hopes of donating him turnouts and other Firefighting gear to assist him and his fellow Bomberos.
Different cities, Different countries, Same commitment.
Always good to connect with brothers and sisters from outside of San Jose.
Stay safe out there, Alejandro!
Appreciate you stopping by.
08/20/2026
San José needs more firefighters and fully staffed fire stations.
Today, San José Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 230, sent a letter to Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren requesting her support for San José’s SAFER grant application.
San José remains one of the lowest-staffed metropolitan fire departments in the country. Station 32, which is intended to serve one of our city’s highest-call-volume areas, is still not operational, and Station 33 on Communications Hill remains closed.
The SAFER grant would provide critical firefighter staffing for Station 32 and move our city closer to delivering the level of public safety our residents deserve.
More firefighters mean faster emergency response, safer working conditions for our crews, and safer communities.
Thank you, Congresswoman , for your continued support of firefighters and public safety. We look forward to working with you to help secure this critical funding for San José.
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