Division of Fire Prevention & Investigation

The San Francisco Fire Department's Division of Fire Prevention and Investigation is dedicated to providing the citizens of San Francisco with courteous professional service through continuous and efficient fire prevention practices, code enforcement, fire investigation, and public education. Our goal is to continuously improve training, teamwork, and consistency within our ranks so that we can better serve the public. 

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Arson Task Force

Phone: (415) 920-2933

SFPD Anonymous Tip Hotline
Report arson or suspicious activities anonymously:
Phone: (415) 575-4444

Bureau of Fire Investigation

1275 - 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA  94158
Phone: (415) 920-2933 | Fax: 415) 695-6638
Link: Fire Reports
Link: Subpoena Services

Bureau of Fire Prevention

698 - 2nd Street, Room 109, San Francisco, CA  94107
Phone: (415) 558-3300 | Fax: (415) 558-3323
Link: Bureau of Fire Prevention
Link: Report a Hazard or Concern

Fire Reports

Request Fire Incident Reports and Fire Investigation Reports
Phone: (415) 920-2933
Voicemail Message Only: (415) 558-3299
Email: FireRequests@sfgov.org
Form: Fire Report Request Form (PDF)

Lockbox Program

Request Information for TRACcess System
Phone: (415) 558-3276
Link: Lockbox Program

Public Records Officer, Fire Prevention

Request records related to property, permits, inspections, code enforcement, and the like
Phone: (415) 558-3300
Link: Public Records Requests - Fire Prevention
Link: Open Public Records

Report a Fire Safety Concern

Phone: (415) 558-3303
Link: Fire Safety Concern Reporting Form

SRO Hotel Fire Safety Education Program

Phone: (415) 558-3300