About Us
who we are
Since 2005, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation has been committed to ensuring that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) has the resources it needs to keep our community safe. The Fire-Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a team of dedicated business and community leaders with a mission to provide for the unmet needs of the SDFD.
our mission
Our mission is to provide enhanced equipment, training, technology, and program resources and support so the men and women of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department are better equipped to protect the residents, property, and environment of San Diego and the surrounding region.
ABOUT SDFD
Over 1.4 million San Diegans and visitors rely on the rigorously trained San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel, including firefighters, lifeguards, and emergency medical personnel, who cover almost 343 square miles on San Diego County. No matter the challenge, the men and women of the SDFD are here to serve our community with top-quality emergency response.
the problem
The importance of our fire-rescue personnel’s work is undeniable. Unfortunately, due to ongoing budget cuts, the city government can only do so much to support public services. With a tough economy, our fire-rescue personnel often go without specialized equipment and training that would make them safer and their actions more effective.
the solution
By supporting the Fire-Rescue Foundation, you contribute to the safety of San Diego. Our firefighters, lifeguards, and paramedics receive essential equipment, training, technology, and program support to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Your contribution ensures that the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department remains one of the best in serving the community. Make a difference today with a gift of support to the Fire-Rescue Foundation.
Station 20
The Station that Specializes in Fire Hose If you have been reading this newsletter regularly, you know that SDFD goes to a lot of effort to keep its equipment in top running order. Last month, for instance, we looked at how Station 40 inspects and repairs ladders....
Spotlight: Air Operations Division
The Air Operations Division of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department was born in 2000 when the City contracted with a helicopter operator. After the Cedar Fire in 2003, which at the time was the largest wildfire in California history, the City saw the value of having...
Station 40
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department has several stations designated as "specialty" stations, crews that handle responsibilities in addition to the usual call to duty. San Diego Fire Station 40 is one of those stations. There’s always something to do at Fire Station...