Fire Department

11040 East Hillsdale Boulevard: (650) 286-3350; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Emergency: 911 or 573-3333 (from cell phone)

Thanks to the work of Foster City’s professional Fire Department, Foster City enjoys one of the lowest fire loss rates in San Mateo County. From one centrally located station, the Fire Department maintains an average response time of three to five minutes in the City.

The Foster City Fire Department has been rated “Class 2” by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Fire Protection Ratings range from Class 10 (least desirable) to Class 1 (best). Other than Foster City, only one other jurisdiction in San Mateo County and fewer than 40 departments statewide, have achieved a Class 2 rating to date.

The Department employs 38 full-time personnel including a Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, three Battalion Chiefs, nine Captains, 21 Firefighters and 2 Administrative Personnel. The Department’s equipment is modern and includes state-of-the-art engines and trucks.

All Captains and Firefighters are trained as emergency medical technicians, and every engine is staffed with at least one paramedic daily, ensuring that the citizens of Foster City receive excellent Advanced Life Support services by Fire Department Paramedics.

The Fire Department provides safety education including classes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), disaster preparedness and Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training to the citizens of the community. School programs and tours of the fire station make students aware of fire danger in the home. Evacuation and disaster training is provided to businesses upon request.

The Department’s divisions work in tandem to provide the highest quality service to the community. The Administration Division, which includes the Office of the Fire Chief, provides program direction to all divisions and budget oversight to the Department. The Fire Prevention Division works to reduce the factors which contribute to the cause and spread of fire by consulting with the public, issuing permits, checking plans, inspecting for fire code compliance and developing and recommending new or modified codes to the City Council. Operations Division personnel, trained in the most current and modern firefighting and medical techniques, respond to fire, medical, rescue, hazardous materials and citizen assist calls.

The Fire Department provides the following services for the City:

Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to contact the Fire Department with fire safety questions or concerns at 286-3350 on weekdays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The 24-hour emergency number is 911.

“Committed to Service Excellence”