SJFD Contact Information

Service Contact
Agency
Report Emergency
  • 9-1-1*
San José Fire Department
Fire Communications

Report Non-Emergency (e.g., lift assist, controlled burn, etc.)
  • 9-1-1*
San José Fire Department
Fire Communications

Report Animal in Crisis (e.g., cat in a tree)
City of San José
Animal Care & Services
Arson Tip Line (i.e., anonymously report tip about a suspicious fire)
  • 408-272-7766
  • 408-27-ARSON
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Public Records Requests (Bureau of Administrative Services)
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Administrative Services
Public Records Requests (Bureau of Fire Prevention)
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention

Designated Exposure Control Officer

  • 408-930-5530
San José Fire Department
Bureau of EMS & Training

Citizen's Complaint

  • 408-794-7000
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Administrative Services
Public Relations
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Administrative Services
Fire Prevention & Construction Permits
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Administrative Citations
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Special Events
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Knox Boxes
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
School Safety Plans
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials Permits
San José Fire Department
Hazardous Materials & Fire Safety Billing
Fire Safety Permits
San José Fire Department
Hazardous Materials & Fire Safety Billing
Fire Safety Inspections
San José Fire Department
Hazardous Materials & Fire Safety Billing
Fire Explorers Program
San José Fire Department
Fire Explorers Program
Recruitment
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Administrative Services
Public Education (e.g., wildfire preparedness, fire prevention, road safety, donations, etc.)
San José Fire Department
Bureau of Administrative Services

Other Common Questions



San José Fire Department
Frequently Asked Questions
Retirement Information
City of San José
Office of Retirement Services
Employee Passing Information
City of San José
Office of Retirement Services
Employment Verification (written)
City of San José
Finance Department
Employment Verification (verbal)
  • 408-535-1285
City of San José
Human Resources Department

Report Illegal Fireworks

City of San José
San Jose 311
Report Fire Hydrant Issues (contact your local water retailer)
San José Water Retailers
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (e.g., fire extinguishers & medicine)
Santa Clara County
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Vaccination Information (e.g., homebound vaccinations)
Santa Clara County
Public Health Department
* Text to 9-1-1 is an option available to help those who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or anyone who feels unsafe speaking over the phone.