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A Difference You Can See
A Difference
You Can See
Formed in 2005, the San Diego
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to provide enhanced equipment, training, technology, and community education resources so the world-class first responders of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are better equipped to protect the residents, property, and environment of San Diego and the surrounding region.
upcoming events
San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation has several events throughout the year to raise awareness and provide supporters an opportunity to invest in public safety that benefits the entire San Diego region. Funds raised help keep our world-class Fire-Rescue Department at the top if its ability to serve.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Our funding starts where the City’s budget ends. Our current funding priorities include:
Wildland Fire Hand Tools
Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Jaws of Life
Community Education Resources
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Your gift of support is an investment in public safety will benefit our entire region for years to come. The San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your gift is tax deductible.
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upcoming events
The San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation’s events bring together elected officials, business and community leaders, and dedicated citizens to honor and support the SDFD first responders. Your gifts of support and attendance are an investment in public safety. Please consider joining us at one, or more, of our upcoming events.
about the san diego fire-rescue department
The City of San Diego’s Fire-Rescue Department encompasses all fire, emergency medical, lifeguard and emergency management services. This includes 9-1-1 services, fire inspections, permits and community education.
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San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation 5K & Kids Run
Can you think of anything better than free? We can't! That's why we're excited to announce FREE parking, FREE pancakes, FREE safety expo, FREE beer garden and more at the 2019 San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation 5K & Kids Run. Enjoy a fun course through the SDFD...
Spotlight on San Diego Lifeguard Service
San Diego Lifeguard Service has new rescue and recovery tools with the donation of two Piranha P1 Scooters by the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation. The underwater scooters will allow divers and dive rescue specialists to conserve energy and spend more time in the...
There for each other
This past year, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) was often asked to help fight fires elsewhere in the state. And they went, without question. Every fire agency in California, has signed on to a mutual aid agreement that says, in essence, if you...