Sandra 'Sandy' Tong was sworn in Tuesday as San Francisco's interim fire chief following the retirement of Jeanine Nicholson.
Sandra 'Sandy' Tong was sworn in Tuesday as San Francisco 's interim fire chief following the retirement of Jeanine Nicholson. A native of Chinatown, Tong is the first Chinese American leader the department has had. Tong has worked with the Fire Department for over 35 years.
'Those suffering on the streets or experiencing a behavioral health crisis and substance use disorders are better served by those with the appropriate training to meet their specific needs,' said Tong, thanking Breed for the appointment and for her support of the EMS program. Outgoing chief Jeanine Nicholson announced in late July she would retire due to 'unforeseen medical issues.' She was sworn in as the 26th San Francisco fire chief by Breed on May 6, 2019.
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