San Marcos Fire Department

San Marcos Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in San Marcos, CA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 1 Civic Center DR, San Marcos, CA, 92069-2918.

760-744-1050

760-744-5213

Mailing: 1 Civic Center DR, San Marcos, CA, 92069-2918

103 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

68

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

35

Total Calls
12,079
Fire Calls
1.3%
EMS Calls
71.8%
Other Calls
26.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 56s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.7
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2986 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
14h 33m 15s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.3% (162 calls)
Total EMS Calls
71.8% (8,674 calls)
Total Other Calls
26.8% (3,243 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
December (1,088 calls)
Busiest District
SMC (9,416 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (2986 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 56s
Avg. Call Duration
14h 33m 15s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.7
Mutual Aid Received
926
Mutual Aid Given
2,570