Fire Special Teams and Programs

Photo courtesy of Keven Smith

Although the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department roles and responsibilities have evolved over the years, when City residents see the red engines and trucks they think - fire. Today fire calls make up less than 5% of total responses. The services provided by the department are as diverse as the men and women who serve the department.

• Fire Suppression
• Hazardous Materials
• Heavy Rescue
• MAST - Metro Arson Strike Team
• Air Operations Division
• Training and Fire Academy
• Communications and Dispatch Center
• Repair, Storeroom and Logistics
• Fire Prevention Bureau
• Urban Search and Rescue
• Emergency Management
• Lifeguard Services