Since we began in 1951 at old 17 Engine on Jessie Street, a lot has changed.
One thing, however, remains constant – we continue to honor and serve your community. Our credit union is proud to be the preferred financial provider to the San Francisco firefighter community. We remain active and passionate supporters of firefighters like you, and are committed to your success.
Honoring the Past While Evolving to the Future
We honor tradition. But as the financial industry and technology changes, we must evolve as well. To offer our firefighter members the best rates and products, and the most modern experience, we need a broad membership base. Even as we add new members, we will always remain loyal to firefighters like you. It is an honor to serve your community.
Giving You Our Best
Firefighters give their best to the community. To help you achieve your financial goals, we give you our very best terms. Get ahead faster with special firefighter-only rate premiums on deposit accounts, discounts on auto and motorcycle loans, and waived or reduced fees for mortgage loans.
Firefighter Pricing On Loans & Savings
Fire Department employees, active or retired, for any Fire Department within our field of membership benefit from dedicated loan programs, discounts on loan interest rates, and rate bumps on certain Savings products. See the comparison table below, and for full details, click here.
| Firefighter Exclusive Discounts & Rate Boosts |
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| Term Certificates |
SF Fire Credit Union
.10% Increase
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| Tiered Savings |
SF Fire Credit Union
.10% Increase
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| New & Used Vehicle |
SF Fire Credit Union
.25% Discount
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| 1st Mortgage |
SF Fire Credit Union
.25% Discount
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| Home Equity Lines-of-Credit (HELOC) |
SF Fire Credit Union
.25% Discount
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| Flat Fee Closing Costs - Adjustable Rate Mortgage* |
SF Fire Credit Union
Zero Fee
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| Flat Fee Closing Costs - Fixed Rate Mortgage* |
SF Fire Credit Union
$295 Fee
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*Learn more about what is included in our Flat Fee Closing Costs
Watch Calendars
Start your year off right with an SFFD Watch Calendar. Place an order for a poster, wall, or pocket sized calendar, or download a digital calendar directly to your computer or device.
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Survivor Resources for Retired SFFD Members
Below is a list of organizations who can help you through difficult and challenging times. Please know that at least twenty certified copies of the Death Certificate are typically needed for the various entities and agencies that require verification. It’s best to order these through the Funeral Director, as some will notify certain agencies to save you time.
SF Fire Credit Union
Address: 3201 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 674-4800 or (888) 499-FIRE (3473)
Website: sffirecu.org
What you'll need: a certified copy of the Death Certificate
SF Firefighter's Union Local 798
Address: 1139 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 621-7103
Website: http://www.sffdlocal798.org/
San Francisco Employees Retirement System
Address: 1145 Market Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 487-7000 or (888) 849-0777
Website: www.mysfers.org
What you'll need: a certified copy of the Death Certificate, and marriage license on file
San Francisco Health Service System
Address: 1145 Market Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 554-1725
Website: www.myhss.org
Retired Firemen and Widows Association
Address: PO Box 12312, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: contact Tim O'Brien (650) 593-3420
SF Retired City Employees
Address: 3915 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: (415) 681-5949
Social Security Administrations Survivor's Benefits
Address: 907th Street, 1st Floor Annex, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (800) 772-1213
Website: www.ssa.gov
What you'll need: certified copy of the Death Certificate, marriage license, and paid funeral bill
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Phone: (800) 777-0133
Website: www.dmv.ca.gov
Call or go online to find the nearest branch and make an appointment
What you'll need: certified copy of the Death Certificate
Investment and Stock Brokers
Any financial institution that has an IRA or other account in the decedent's name will need a certified copy of the Death Certificate
Mortgage Loans on Residencies / Cal-Vet Loans
You will need a certified copy of the Death Insurance to make any changes
US Veteran's Administration Website
Phone: (844) 698-2311
Website: www.va.gov
What you'll need: a certified copy of the Death Certificate and a copy of the marriage license.
County Assessor's Office
You'll need a certified copy of the Death Certificate to change the owner's name on any property located within the specific county.
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