Keeping our community
and our first responders safe
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 current funding priorities include:
COVID-19 Response Resources
Genesis Rescue Tools
Spousal Peer Support Program
Youth Development Programs
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.
Sometimes all it takes is a little time to give back to San Diego!
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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Fire season arrived early and ferociously
Black soot covers homes, families are displaced, and fire-rescue personnel are stretched thin. Fire season arrived early and ferociously in San Diego. Protecting and preventing disasters and taking care of our community when disasters occur is the work of the San...
What a difference a week makes?
What a difference a week makes? This time last week, we were struggling with the decision to hold a virtual event in place of our in-person Above & Beyond dinner. Today, we're faced with a global pandemic and self-quarantining. I don’t think any of us could have...
ABOVE & BEYOND ANNOUNCEMENT
While the risk to San Diego County’s general population remains low for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), each day brings new information as well as recommendations pertaining to large group events. We are now faced with a much different environment than just a week...