General Info

The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department operates under the government of the city of San Diego, Calif., which also operates police, purchasing, library, financial management, budget, city clerk, and parks and recreation departments. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is a multifaceted organization that provides residents with fire and life saving services, including fire protection, emergency medical services and lifeguard safety. The department maintains a prevention bureau that provides fire and life safety education for the community. It operates several fire stations. It maintains a fleet of ambulances, engines, ladder trucks, and responder and other support vehicles. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department employs firefighter, lieutenants and volunteers.