About SDFD
The City of San Diego's Fire-Rescue Department encompasses all fire, emergency medical, lifeguard and emergency management services. This includes 9-1-1 services, fire inspections, permits and community education.
Facts and Figures
- 343 square miles
- Population 1,419,845
- 17 miles of coastline extending 3 miles offshore 4,600 acres around Mission Bay Park
- 52 fire stations
- 9 permanent lifeguard stations (31 seasonal stations during peak period)
- 949 uniformed Fire personnel
- 98 Permanent uniformed Lifeguard personnel
- 246 civilian personnel
Incidents CY 2021 | ||
Fire | 6,281 | 3.6% |
Rescue | 1,445 | 0.8% |
Life-Threatening Emergency Response | 119,058 | 69.1% |
Urgent Response | 3,141 | 1.8% |
Non-Life-Threatening Response | 29,746 | 17.3% |
Hazard | 11,610 | 6.7% |
Service | 588 | 0.3% |
Events | 230 | 0.1% |
Other | 229 | 0.1% |
Total | 172,328 | 100% |
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.