A unique look at Fire and Emergency Response in San Diego County: Meet the men and women who keep us safe, and learn more about what you can do to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
On May 19, SDG&E joined the Fire Foundation in welcoming more than 120 leaders throughout San Diego County to the San Diego Regional Emergency Preparedness & Fire Summit.
On May 19, SDG&E joined the Fire Foundation in welcoming more than 120 leaders throughout San Diego County to the San Diego Regional Emergency Preparedness & Fire Summit.
Heavy rains this winter have damaged roofs and patio covers at Vallecitos School in Northern San Diego County. The Fire Foundation is seeking donations to help fix these dangers.
Some areas in San Diego do not have enough funding to fully outfit their firefighters. Yet they go out every day to help us when we need it most. How much does their gear cost? We've broken it down for you.
Stay informed about issues facing our local firefighters and emergency responders.
San Diego's Firefighters Need Your Help...
Running into a burning building takes extraordinary courage...but making it back out takes training and the right equipment. Help get our firefighters home safely.
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News and Events
May 19
Check out TV Coverage of our Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety Summit
May 19
Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety Summit
SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
May 19
Fire Foundation Grant presentation
The Fire Foundation provided a $44,500 grant to the San Diego County Fire Authority to purchase defibrillators for back country EMS vehicles
We Support the Firefighters that Protect You
Who are the heroes risking their lives every day to help automobile accident victims, rescue people trapped in burning buildings or fight monster brush fires? They are San Diego County firefighters. These heroic men and women are both city career firefighters and the more than 400 volunteers that protect the rural 60% of our County--San Diego's “backyard.” With limited tax funding, who helps these firefighters buy new and replacement equipment? It is the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation and it could be you. Find out how you can be the financial lifeline to our firefighters and help save lives, property and the environment. Read more...
Facts & Figures
Did you know...?
Ensuring that our county's fire and emergency response professionals have access to the vital resources they need to do their jobs is our top priority. This can be a critical challenge in our rural areas. Did you know:
60%Total portion of San Diego County considered to be rural, with 400 Volunteer Fire and Medical responders to watch over 2,500 sq. miles of our backyard.
$400,000The average annual fuel expenses for Volunteer departments. Departments are responsible for many of their operational costs, including fuel for fire engines responding to emergencies.
6,000 The annual number of medical calls made by Volunteer departments. Medical and rescue emergencies account for roughly 80% of all responses made by the County's Volunteer Departments.
$10,000The cost of training for paramedics. Volunteer paramedics are financially responsible for their own training and certifications.
