San José Fire Department
Andrew Gardanier is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in public service and finance. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the San Jose Police and Fire Retirement Plan since December 2015, Andrew contributes to the management of a $4.8 billion public pension fund for the City of San Jose. Additionally, Andrew has been a Fire Engineer with the San Jose Fire Department since August 2006, showcasing a long-standing commitment to public safety. In the finance sector, Andrew has held roles at Preferred Financial Group Inc. as a Mortgage Loan Originator since April 2022 and previously as a Mortgage Broker from September 2019 to June 2021. Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from California State University - East Bay.
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San José Fire Department
The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is committed to serving the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. San José was founded in 1777 and is located in the South San Francisco Bay area within Santa Clara County, CA. It is the 10th largest city in the US and the 3rd largest in California. SJFD serves the city-proper and other Santa Clara County areas with a total population that exceeds 1 million. Responding to approximately 74,000 calls for service each year (from 33 Fire Stations), SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, full-service fire department. In terms of critical infrastructure, SJFD is the emergency service provider for a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an International Airport; 1 municipal airport; 7 major hospitals (including 3 trauma centers, and 7 emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHL San Jose Sharks, (maximum occupancy 20,000); San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast), student population of 31,906; three super regional malls; and 516 high-rise structures.