A full-service fire department, your San Luis Obispo City Fire Department protects the lives and property of its residents and visitors from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies and other dangers caused by man or nature. We fulfill our mission with commitment, courage, and compassion.

The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department is proud of its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Class 2 rating.  This nationally recognized standard is based on extensive criteria that evaluate a fire department's ability to protect people and property.  This rare rating is only achieved by about 2% of the fire departments evaluated in America.  The rating is considered by many insurance companies when deciding the rates on insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses.