Fire-Rescue Department
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.
Incidents CY 2022 | ||
Fire | 6,528 | 3.6% |
Rescue | 1,488 | 0.8% |
Life-Threatening Emergency Response | 103,623 | 57.4% |
Urgent Response | 29,782 | 16.5% |
Non-Life-Threatening Response | 22,485 | 12.5% |
Hazard | 12,571 | 7.0% |
Service | 591 | 0.3% |
Events | 293 | 0.2% |
Other | 3,055 | 1.7% |
Total | 180,416 | 100% |
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.