Our Mission

The mission of the Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.

SFFD Quick Links

• Fire Safety Tips for San Francisco
• SFFD Community Safety Fair Schedule
• Online Property Records Search (links to an external independent website)
   

IN TRIBUTE TO OUR
FALLEN HEROES

• Public Notices
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Gifts to the Department
• Statement of Incompatible Activities
   

Services

• Building Owners - Fire Safety Requirements for Apartments
• NEW: Contractor License and Certificate Verification
• Residents/Tenants - Fire Safety Information
• Online Payment for Inspection Services & Fees
• Permits
• Plan Check
• Fire Reports
• Property File Research
• Medical & Billing Records
• Ambulance Billing
• Lost & Found
• Fire Department Visits 
• Request SFFD Participation at a Community Event 
• More Services  

FIREFIGHTERS
FOR A CURE

Programs

• Fire Safety Education Outreach Program
• Firefighter's Toy Program
• SFFD Fire Reserves
• UFSW Camp Blaze
• Black Firefighters Association Youth Academy
• SF Firefighters in Safety Education
• FLAME Athletics Program
• More Programs

How Do I?

• ...Thank the SFFD?
• ...Report a Hazard?
• ...Request a Record?
• ...File a Complaint?
• ...Get a Job with SFFD?
• ...Schedule a Fire Station Tour? 
• ...Request Fire Department Participation at a Community Event? 

Divisions

• Chief of Department
• Chief of Operations
• Chief of Administration
• Fire Prevention & Investigation
• Emergency Medical Services
• Airport Division
• Division of Training
• Support Services
• Homeland Security 
• SFFD K9 TEAM

Related Links

• Fire Commission
• Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
• SFFD Museum
• SFFD150.org
• SFFD ESER BONDS

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