San Francisco Bar Pilots and Firefighters Celebrate 20 Years of Giving
Left to Right: Anne McIntyre, Business Director, San Francisco Bar Pilots; Joseph Long, President, San Francisco Bar Pilots; Lieutenant Jennifer Schmid, Oakland Firefighter and Former President of the Board of Pilot Commissioners; Joanne Hayes-White, San Francisco Fire Chief (Ret.)
Largest toy drive in the country prepares to provide new bikes to families across San Francisco
With 31,000 families expected to pick up gifts this year, the Local 798 San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program is one of the largest in the country.
San Francisco Bar Pilots Name Capt. Anne McIntyre as Business Director
First female Columbia River Pilot brings 23 Years of Experience to the 170-year-old pilotage organization
The San Francisco Bar Pilots are pleased to announce that Capt. Anne McIntyre has joined the organization as Business Director. A former Columbia River Pilot and Oregon pilot commissioner, McIntyre comes to the Bar Pilots with a strong background in pilot association management and regulatory affairs.
No Cost to Taxpayers
100% of the total operating expenses for the San Francisco Bar Pilots are paid for by corporations and ship owner(s) who use pilot services provided by the San Francisco Bar Pilots. The majority of users are headquartered outside of the United States.
Government-Regulated
The Bar Pilots are regulated and licensed by both the United States Coast Guard and the California Board of Pilot Commissioners, and governed by state and federal laws.
170 Year History
Founded in 1850 by California’s first legislature, the Bar Pilots have been on the front lines of protecting Northern California’s pristine waters since the gold rush.
A National Standard
In 1789, the first US Congress gave states the right to regulate pilotage in their waters. Today, more than half of the states in the country have a state pilotage system.
Treacherous Waters
The San Francisco Bay’s topography, challenging currents, and rapidly changing weather makes it some of the most difficult waters to navigate along the US coastline.
On Call 24/7
Bar Pilots are on call all hours of the day and night, 365 days a year, to safely navigate vessels into and out of the San Francisco Bay.
