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About

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
OPERATIONS

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COMMUNITY
RISK REDUCTION

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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LIFEGUARD
SERVICE

 

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

Carlsbad Fire Department releases 2025 Annual Report

New interactive StoryMap format

New interactive StoryMap format
Post Date:03/31/2026 1:15 PM

 

The Carlsbad Fire Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, now available as an interactive Story Map on the department’s website.

The report provides a comprehensive look at the department’s work over the past year, including emergency response, community outreach, public safety campaigns and ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness and resilience.

Presented in a digital Story Map format, the report combines visuals, data and narrative to offer an engaging and accessible experience for community members.

“This year, we took a new approach to our annual report by using a Story Map to better tell our story and give our community a more dynamic view of how we serve,” said Fire Chief Mike Calderwood. “It reflects how we honor the trust placed in us every day—through response, prevention and the people behind the work.”

The 2025 Annual Report highlights the department’s continued focus on prevention, response and community engagement, while reinforcing its mission of serving with kindness.

Community members are encouraged to explore the report to learn more about how the Carlsbad Fire Department serves the community each day.

View the 2025 Annual Report

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