Sandy Tong Appointed as San Francisco's Interim Fire Chief

Overview

• Sandy Tong has over 35 years of experience in emergency medical services.
• She is the first Asian American and third consecutive woman to lead the San Francisco Fire Department.
• Her appointment comes as Mayor Breed seeks to engage Asian American voters in her re-election campaign.
• Tong's background in EMS has raised some concerns among veteran firefighters about her fire suppression experience.
• The search for a permanent fire chief is ongoing, with Tong serving in the interim role.