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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)
- 949 uniformed Fire personnel
- 98 Permanent uniformed Lifeguard personnel
- 246 civilian personnel
| Incidents CY 2023 | ||
| Fire | 6,006 | 3.3% |
| Rescue | 1,488 | 0.8% |
| Life-Threatening Emergency Response | 109,143 | 59.5% |
| Urgent Response | 27,512 | 15.0% |
| Non-Life-Threatening Response | 21,766 | 11.9% |
| Hazard | 14,105 | 7.7% |
| Service | 1,071 | 0.6% |
| Events | 266 | 0.1% |
| Other | 1,993 | 1.1% |
| Total | 183,350 | 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.
