San José Fire Department
Zach McGrew has a diverse professional background in emergency services and hospitality. Currently serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the San José Fire Department since February 2023, Zach has also been a Paramedic with American Medical Response since April 2019, following roles as a 911 EMT. Prior experience includes working as a Sommelier at Forbes Mill Steakhouse and serving as a Volunteer Firefighter with the Santa Clara City Fire Department. Earlier roles also consist of EMT work for Silicon Valley Ambulance and interning with the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors under Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Educational credentials include studies in Political Science at multiple institutions, including Santa Clara University and Foothill College, supplemented by experience as a swim teacher/coach and lifeguard.
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.