Administrative Battalion Chief John Frando with Bakersfield Fire Department confirmed with 23ABC that all their firefighters are home from working on the Thomas Fire. At one time Bakersfield Fire Department had 19 firefighters on the Thomas Fire at one point.
Firefighters with BFD return home for the holidays after helping fight the Thomas Fire
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