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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:

To learn more about our programs and services, click the icons below. 

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EMERGENCY
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COMMUNITY
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LIFEGUARD
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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?

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Recent news

Storm-related assistance available

Residents and business owners who suffered storm-related losses between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 can apply for assistance online or call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362.
Post Date:02/29/2024

Residents and business owners who suffered storm-related losses between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 can apply for assistance online or call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362.

  • Assistance could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover.
  • This assistance is available only for damage that occurred between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23, because these dates cover the time period of the storm that resulted in a federal emergency declaration.

FEMA will also establish disaster recovery centers in the county to provide in person guidance on available resources. Once locations are determined, you can find them on this map. 

Update: Feb. 29, 2024:
Two Disaster Recovery Centers will open Friday, March 1, to help flood victims from the devastating Jan. 22 storms.

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