The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department will increase the number of on-duty firefighting crews, staff and fire apparatus in the city because of impending hot weather, according to SDFD officials.
The increases are scheduled Friday through Sunday, when low humidity and high temperatures are forecast; the weather creates conditions conducive to fast-burning wildfires, the SDFD reported.
“Increasing our staffing is something that we can do in an effort to respond quickly with additional resources to keep fires from threatening lives and property,” said Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. “There are many things residents can do to prepare in advance for what we believe will be a very busy summer of fires.”
Five brush engines, each with a crew of four personnel, and one water tender will be staffed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.