San Francisco Black Firefighters Association

San Francisco Black Firefighters Association Committed to the Equal Treatment of Minority Firefighters

GET TO KNOW YOUR SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!!Meet Geary L. Bledsoe Jr., a Sacramento native, p...
08/20/2026

GET TO KNOW YOUR SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!!

Meet Geary L. Bledsoe Jr., a Sacramento native, proudly representing South Sacramento. Geary attended Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove before continuing his education at Tuskegee University in Alabama. He ultimately earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Los Angeles.

After graduating, Geary began his professional career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car before joining Milwaukee Tool, where he spent more than 10 years serving in a variety of roles across the country. His path into emergency services began with Eagle Ambulance while simultaneously working for Sacramento County Juvenile Probation.

Geary joined the San Francisco Fire Department as a member of the 134th Fire Academy. During his probationary assignment, he served at Stations 17 and 12 and also worked as a VR member at Stations 6 and 15. Geary truly enjoys serving the community because helping others has always been at the core of who he is. He says the job gives him the opportunity to positively impact the lives of people from all walks of life every single day.

When he’s off duty, Geary enjoys spending time with his 2-year-old daughter, Gia, who is the center of his world. He hopes his dedication and example continue to make her proud. Geary is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and loves traveling the world. Let’s show Geary some love and thank him for his service! HIMothy St. Patrick 🇳🇬

Andrew Johnson, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.  Andrew went to Occidental College, where he graduated with his BA i...
08/10/2026

Andrew Johnson, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Andrew went to Occidental College, where he graduated with his BA in Kinesiology. Shortly after college, Andrew began his EMS career working as an EMT in Inglewood. Andrew worked as an EMT on the ambulance for three and a half years, before he made the move up to the Bay Area to become a San Francisco Firefighter.

Andrew began his career with the SFFD in June of 2021, as a member of the 128th Fire Academy. After successful completion of the Fire Academy, Andrew served as a probationary firefighter at stations 3 and 42. He is currently a full time member at station 3, one of the busiest stations in the country. What Andrew loves the most about the job is the dynamic nature of the job, the sense of comradery, and the physical and mental challenges. Also to know his actions made a difference in someone’s life, is very gratifying and rewarding as well.

Outside of work Andrew loves to play basketball, he is also a member of the departments basketball team that just won Gold in the United States Police and Fire Games. Furthermore, he enjoys, working out, snowboarding, and Jiu Jitsu! Let’s show Andrew some love and thank him for his service!

GET TO KNOW YOUR BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!! Larry Ross III, a Bay Area native, from Pittsburg, CA. Larry a...
08/03/2026

GET TO KNOW YOUR BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!!

Larry Ross III, a Bay Area native, from Pittsburg, CA. Larry attended De La Salle high school where he played football and earned an athletic scholarship to Portland State University. After a successful football career at Portland State University, Larry graduated with his bachelors degree in communications. After graduating Larry played in the Arena Football League, waiting for the opportunity to play in the NFL or CFL. After being cut, Larry decided to transition into becoming a firefighter. Larry got his EMT in 2022 and worked on the ambulance with AMR in Contra Costa County.

Larry began his career with the San Francisco Fire Department in 2024. He served as a probationary firefighter at stations 21 and 4, and currently is a VR member at Station 41. Larry’s favorite thing about the job is the time spent with his fellow firefighters, and creating lasting memories with his co-workers.

When Larry is not at work he enjoys gaming and working out. Larry also gives back to his community and volunteers as a youth football coach. Let’s show Larry some love and thank him for his service! L Ross

GET TO KNOW YOUR SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!! Jordan Cooksey, a Bay Area native, originally fro...
07/30/2026

GET TO KNOW YOUR SAN FRANCISCO BLACK FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!!

Jordan Cooksey, a Bay Area native, originally from Vallejo, CA and currently a San Francisco resident. Before Jordan became a firefighter, he owned a recording studio and worked as a sound engineer for four years. Working with various artists from local talent to nationally recognized artists. Jordan also worked as an EMT for three years in Oakland with Falck Ambulance. He was also a reserve firefighter for Alameda County.

Jordan began his career with the San Francisco Fire Department as a member of the 134th Fire Academy. He served as a probationary firefighter at stations 31 and 15, and currently is a VR member at Station 7 in the Mission. Jordan enjoys recruiting other people into the fire service and other first responder professions, as he believes it is such a life changing profession and brings so much to one’s life.

When Jordan is not at work he helps future candidates with interview prep. Jordan also enjoys run clubs, working out, and recently got into photography. Let’s show Jordan some love and thank him for his service! thatshim333

Tickets are officially on sale!Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting the San Francisco Black Firefighters Asso...
07/14/2026

Tickets are officially on sale!

Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting the San Francisco Black Firefighters Association and the SF Fire Youth Academy. Enjoy an elegant night of dinner, dancing, casino games, inspiring speakers, and community—all while investing in the next generation of leaders.

Reserve your tickets or table today before they’re gone!

SUMMER WORKOUT SCHEDULE!!First workout session for the summer will be Saturday, July 25 at 9am at Mission Dolores Park i...
07/11/2026

SUMMER WORKOUT SCHEDULE!!

First workout session for the summer will be Saturday, July 25 at 9am at Mission Dolores Park in SF. All other sessions and locations are located on the flyer. Come and workout with your BFA and see what it takes to become a Firefighter! Let’s keep this year going strong 💪🏾

Please contact FF Wilson if you are planning on attending or have any questions, contact information on flyer above.

A heartfelt thank you to all the members of the San Francisco Black Firefighters Association who joined us for our Annua...
06/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all the members of the San Francisco Black Firefighters Association who joined us for our Annual Membership Brunch and marched with us in the Juneteenth Parade.

Your presence, support, and commitment to honoring our history while strengthening our community make these events truly special. Together, we celebrated our legacy, built stronger connections, and reaffirmed our dedication to service and excellence.

Thank you for showing up, standing together, and continuing to make a lasting impact. We look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate, serve, and grow as one.

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, progress, and the enduring strength of the Black commun...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, progress, and the enduring strength of the Black community.

Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It is a reminder of the struggles that came before us, the achievements that followed, and the responsibility we all share to continue building a more just and inclusive future.

The San Francisco Black Firefighters Association proudly celebrates the generations of Black leaders, first responders, educators, advocates, families, and community members whose courage and perseverance have helped shape our city and our nation.

Today, we reflect, we celebrate, and we recommit ourselves to service, unity, and opportunity for all.

Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

SPRING WORKOUT SCHEDULE!!First workout session for the spring will be this Saturday at 7:30am at Peak Athletic Fitness i...
04/09/2026

SPRING WORKOUT SCHEDULE!!

First workout session for the spring will be this Saturday at 7:30am at Peak Athletic Fitness in Oakland. All other sessions and locations are located on the flyer! Come out and workout with your BFA and see what it takes to become a Firefighter! Let’s start the year off strong 💪🏾

Please contact FF Wilson if you are planning on attending or have any questions, contact information on flyer above.

In honor of International Women’s Month, we would like to honor and recognize some of the great women we have in our dep...
04/01/2026

In honor of International Women’s Month, we would like to honor and recognize some of the great women we have in our department and organization!

Janaina “Jani” Yera-Paez is a proud native of San Francisco, raised in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. She attended the San Francisco public school system before graduating from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Jani went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from USF in Business Management. Shortly after graduating, she began working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where she spent several years developing her leadership skills as a manager in both San Francisco and New York City.

After returning to the Bay Area, Jani made a life-changing decision to pursue a career as firefighter for the very city that raised her. She was a member of the 130th Recruit Academy and served her probationary period at Engine 10 and Truck 17. She is now proudly assigned to Engine 43. For Jani, the most meaningful part of the job is the impact she makes, serving the same communities she grew up in and mentoring the youth through the San Francisco Fire Youth Academy.

Outside of work, Jani has a deep love for dancing, especially to Latin music. She is also a devoted fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Let’s show Jani some love and thank her for her service!

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4936 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA
94124

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+14158329610

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