Sacramento Fire Department

About

The mission of the Sacramento Fire Department is to protect our community through effective and innovative public safety services.

Your Sacramento Fire Department

Your Sacramento Fire

At the Sacramento Fire Department, we're here to serve you as a comprehensive fire department. Our dedicated team responds to a wide range of incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials situations, technical rescues, and water rescues.

In addition to our emergency response, we offer a complete suite of support and administrative services, encompassing fire prevention, investigation, logistics, training, fiscal management, human resources, and information technology. We're committed to safeguarding our community and providing the support you need.

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Meet the Chief

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Fire Chief

Chris Costamagna, the 23rd Fire Chief of the Sacramento Fire Department, mangages over 760 employees and a $191 million annual budget. With 33 years in the fire service, Costamagna has worked on the development and delivery of several pipeline programs, focusing on the Youth Academy and Reserves, working on re-engineering standards to reduce artificial barriers to entry into the fire service that were previously not recognized.

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SFD's paramedic program starts

  • Sac Fire to lead city’s emergency response

    A new team headed by Sacramento fire will be tasked with managing the city’s response to homelessness.

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  • Sac Fire blazing a trail for mental health services

    Sac Fire is still one of the only organizations in the region with a unit dedicated to behavioral health services.

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  • SFD introduces program that uses “telehealth” technology

    Telehealth is a network of emergency department physicians who can be contacted 24/7 for a video medical consultations.

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  • Sac Fire prioritizing mental health awareness

    Sacramento Fire's Behavioral Health Unit helps firefighters deal with the stresses of the job. 

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