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About Us

Established in 1866, the San Francisco Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. From the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 to the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989, the Department has grown to meet the many challenges along the way. Today, the San Francisco Fire Department serves an estimated 1.5 million people, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services to the residents, visitors and workers within San Francisco’s 49 square miles.

To find out more about the San Francisco Fire Department, we invite you to explore our website. Here you will find information links to learn about our history, outlines of the Department’s organization and operations, information about the programs and services we offer to the public and highlights of the Department’s many achievements.

Fire Department Structure
Fire Station Locations
SFFD Organization Chart (PDF)

Fire Department Divisions
Chief of Department
Deputy Chief of Operations
Deputy Chief of Administration
Division of Emergency Medical Services
Airport Division
Division of Fire Prevention and Investigation
Division of Homeland Security
Division of Support Services
Division of Training

Fire Department History (SFFD Museum)
http://guardiansofthecity.org/sffd/index.html

Fire Department Awards and Memorials
Meritorious Conduct Awards (Fire Commission Website)
San Francisco Emergency Medical Services Awards
Firefighters Memorial Wall (Fire Commission Website)