Fire Chief
Brian Fennessy

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

• 331 square miles
• Population 1,337,000
• 17 miles of coastline extending 3 miles offshore 4,600 acres around Mission Bay Park

• 48 fire stations
• 9 permanent lifeguard stations (25 seasonal stations during peak period)

• 801 uniformed Fire personnel
• 338 uniformed Lifeguard personnel
• 161 civilian personnel
• 1,300 total

Incidents FY 2016
Fire	5,639	3.7%
Rescue	1,350	0.9%
Emergency Medical Response	111,496	72.3%
Urgent Medical Response	13,132	8.5%
Non-Emergency Medical Response	10,771	7.0%
Hazard	11,007	7.1%
Service	580	0.4%
Events	84	0.1%
Other	204	0.1%
Total	154,263	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.