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)

• 892 uniformed Fire personnel
• 98 Permanent uniformed Lifeguard personnel
• 246 civilian personnel

Incidents CY 2018
Fire	6,158	3.9%
Rescue	1,354	0.9%
Emergency Medical Response	108,617	69.1%
Urgent Medical Response	14,743	9.4%
Non-Emergency Medical Response	14,421	9.2%
Hazard	11,257	7.2%
Service	445	0.3%
Events	27	0.0%
Other	65	0.0%
Total	159,590	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.