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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
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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.

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Recent news

Preparing for wildfire season

It’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, a reminder that wildfire risk in California is year-round and conditions are already getting drier.
Post Date:05/07/2026

It’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, a reminder that wildfire risk in California is year-round and conditions are already getting drier.

The city got some recent reminders of this with brushfires that broke out in Oceanside and San Marcos that people could see from Carlsbad.

You can find a wide range of Emergency Preparedness tips on our website, and here are some simple steps now to help protect your home and family:

  • Clear the first 5 feet around your home
  • Build an emergency kit
  • Sign up for emergency alerts (More on that below)
  • Create an evacuation plan
  • Strengthen your home against wildfire

The city also encourages community members to attend the Community Connection: Wildfire Preparedness event on May 16, designed to help residents protect their homes and prepare for wildfire season.

Community Connection: Wildfire Preparedness

Saturday, May 16
10 a.m. to noon
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane

Staying informed about emergencies

A big part of emergency preparedness is staying informed. So please make sure you’re signed up for Genasys Protect and AlertSanDiego. The city and county use both systems to inform the community during an emergency.

Genasys Protect is the new technology first responders use to plan, manage and communicate evacuations.

The Genasys Protect app also allows you to monitor zones outside Carlsbad, such as where family members live or where you work.

AlertSanDiego is used alongside Genasys Protect to alert community members during emergencies. Residents should register online to ensure they receive critical alerts through landlines, cellphones, email and text.

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