The Oakland Fire Department (OFD) is a full-service, all-hazards emergency response agency proudly serving the City of Oakland since 1869. With a commitment to excellence, equity, and community, OFD provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, community support, disaster response, and fire prevention to over 443,000 residents across one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation.
Operating out of 26 fire stations and staffed by a dedicated team of over 600 firefighters, paramedics, and civilian professionals, OFD responds to more than 80,000 calls for service annually. The department is also home to specialized units including Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Hazardous Materials (HazMat), Wildland Firefighting, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF).
OFD is deeply rooted in the community it serves, with a strong focus on public education and health, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness. Through innovation, training, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Oakland Fire Department remains ready to protect life, property, and the environment, 24/7.
In-Person Permitting Services with the Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau's (FPB) permit counter is now located on the 2nd floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and offering In-Person permitting services by appointment only.
Review the appointment information and identify which appointment type you would like to schedule, then visit our Bookings website to schedule an appointment with FPB. We look forward to seeing and serving you!
The MACRO Program (Mobile Assistance Community Responders Of Oakland)
The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) is a community response program for non-violent, non-emergency, non-criminal requests for service. MACRO aims to increase access to community resources and reduce responses by emergency services (fire and police). Read the latest updates on MACRO here.
Department Leadership and Organizational Structure
- Office of the Fire Chief
- Fiscal & Administration Services Division
- Field Operations Bureau
- Medical Services Division
- Emergency Management Services Division
- Fire Prevention Bureau
- Support Services Bureau
Public Education and Community Engagement
Fire Prevention Resources, Inspection, and Plan Review Information
Emergency Management Services Division
The Emergency Management Services Division (EMSD) within the Oakland Fire Department strives to build a safer and more resilient Oakland. We accomplish this goal by leveraging partnerships, developing our core capabilities, and maintaining a culture of preparedness.
We ensure the City of Oakland can respond to, recover from, and mitigate against any hazard that affects our city, the region, the state, and beyond. Through internal and external training and exercising, we build our capabilities, explore our vulnerabilities and evaluate and review our plans covering the entire cycle of preparedness to ensure continuous improvement.