Fremont Firefighters is in Alameda, California.

2 weeks ago

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Alameda Firefighters Union President, Brandon Baley is now in a position where he needs help for his own health and well being!

Some of you may or may not know, but Brandon, is a father of two, an Alameda Fire Captain, and has been diagnosed with a rare kidney disease.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, (FSGS) affects the filters within your kidneys. When these filters are scarred, they are unable to filter your blood, which leads to kidney damage and failure.

Recent lab work has shown, his kidneys are only working at 8% filtration rate, which is now considered Stage 5 kidney failure. Reluctantly, his only option at this point, is to start Peritoneal dialysis, but ultimately, he needs a kidney transplant as soon as possible. He is scheduled for a procedure on January 4th, to have the catheter placed for dialysis. He is currently on the kidney transplant list, for a deceased donor, along with 100,000 plus people waiting as well. The wait time on that list, can be anywhere from five to eight years. His blood type is O positive, which makes transplant options a little more limited, as he can only receive a kidney from another O blood type.

So here is our big ask for a potential big give. A living donor kidney transplant is also an option for him, but he will of course need a donor. A kidney from a live donor is usually the best quality, functions quicker after surgery, and has greater longevity. This is by far the most difficult thing he’s had to come to terms with in having to ask for help. Kaiser and UCSF, have urged us to be very productive in trying to find a live donor.

Some basic information about kidney donation:

*You only need one kidney, to live a long healthy life.

*Most donor surgery is done laparoscopically.

*The recuperation period is usually fairly quick, generally two weeks

*It will save his life 🙂

If you would be willing to be a possible donor, the first step is filling out a donor application through UCSF. See attached link below.

Please Share in hopes we find a donor ASAP!!!!

UCSF donor link: DOB…. 11/30/85

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Fremont Firefighters is in Fremont, California.

3 weeks ago

Merry Christmas! We hope everyone had a safe and merry Christmas! Flashback to our annual toy drive two weeks ago. Thank you to all that donated, volunteered, and came out to support!
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Fremont Firefighters is in Fremont, California.

1 month ago

Congratulations to Captain Mark Thomson on his retirement from @fremontfire after 27 years! We hope you have a healthy, safe and great retirement!
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