Carlsbad, CA
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The City of Carlsbad Fire Department is an all-risk, all-threat first responder agency safeguarding lives, property and the environment through 24-hour fire, rescue and emergency medical services.
The Fire Department is divided into two bureaus:
Emergency Operations is the largest bureau within the department and is responsible for fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical service (EMS) delivery, lifeguard service/marine safety and disaster mitigation.
The Community Risk Reduction Bureau is divided into two sections:
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Mission, Motto and Values
Our Mission
Enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and play in the City of Carlsbad through excellence in emergency and support services.
Our Motto
Serving with kindness.
Our Values
- Professionalism - Honoring the Carlsbad Fire Department’s Oath of Office, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
- Service - Dedicated and compassionate response to the people we serve and each other.
- Integrity - A respectful and unified team dedicated to both team cohesion and strong moral principles at all times.
What's new?
- Map of lifeguard towers and beach safety resources
- Lithium ion battery safety
- Stay Informed: Fire Department Improvements
- COVID-19/Coronavirus information
- Fire Station 2 replacement project
- CY-2022 Annual Report
- FireSafe Carlsbad
Recent news
Great California ShakeOut
The annual Great California ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake safety drill, takes place Thursday, Oct 20.
The annual Great California ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake safety drill, takes place Thursday, Oct 20.
- You can practice the earthquake response procedure from work, school or home.
- If you register online, you will be counted in the final tally of participants.
- The drill will start at 10:20 a.m. and last for one minute.
Here’s what to do in an earthquake
California residents can also download the free MyShake app to receive earthquake warnings. The app is a component of Earthquake Warning California, the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify you to take cover in advance of an earthquake.