About SDFD
Mission Statement
To serve the community of San Diego by providing the highest level of emergency/rescue services, hazard prevention and safety education ensuring the protection of life, property and the environment.
Facts and Figures
Area Served - City of San Diego
- 331 square miles
- Population 1,337,000
- 17 miles of coastline extending 3 miles offshore 4,600 acres around Mission Bay Park
Fire and Lifeguard Stations
- 47 fire stations
- 9 permanent lifeguard stations (25 seasonal stations during peak period)
Budgeted Personnel
- 1,036 uniformed personnel
- 126 civilian personnel
- 1,162 total
Fire Incident Runs (FY 12)
| Fire | 3,565 | 2.92% |
| Medical/Rescue | 106,657 | 87.30% |
| Other | 11,950 | 9.78% |
| Total | 122,172 |
