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 2019 | ||
Fire | 4,505 | 2.8% |
Rescue | 1,427 | 0.9% |
Emergency Medical Response | 112,838 | 69.8% |
Urgent Medical Response | 15,650 | 9.7% |
Non-Emergency Medical Response | 14,153 | 8.8% |
Hazard | 12,008 | 7.4% |
Service | 552 | 0.3% |
Events | 356 | 0.2% |
Other | 86 | 0.1% |
Total | 161,575 | 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.