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
- 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.