Project Description

This project provides for the design and construction of a new permanent fire station of approximately 14,273 square feet. The facility will accommodate an apparatus bay and a crew of ten fire personnel, onsite surface parking, dorm rooms, kitchen, watch room, ready room, station alerting system, IT data network, wet and dry utilities, electrical, mechanical and all other necessary infrastructure associated with this project. The project site is located east of Interstate 805 adjacent to the corner of 47th Street and Fairmount Avenue on a 1.28-acre site. The facility's key function is to meet the San Diego Fire Department’s operational needs and response times for the growing community of Mid-City/City Heights in council districts 4 and 9.

Environmental Impact Report Progress

An estimated timeline for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process for this project can be found here.

Anticipated Schedule 

An updated project schedule will be provided as the EIR process moves forward. The project's potential design and construction are contingent upon the results of the EIR.

Additional budget and schedule information are available here.

Upcoming Community Meetings 

There are no upcoming community meetings scheduled at this time.

Past Community Meetings 

Jan. 30, 2024 | Notice of Preparation (NOP) Scoping meeting | Presentation boards

Additional Resources

• Renderings of the fire station
• Community presentation for the fire station
• March 2024 NOP – Comments Received

Contact Us

For questions about this project contact the Engineering & Capital Projects Department at 619-533-4207, email engineering@sandiego.gov or submit your inquiry online. Please reference "Fairmount Avenue Fire Station" in your inquiry.