Welcome to the Poway Fire Department

The City of Poway is located in the north inland area of San Diego County. The City's size is approximately 40 square miles with a population of over 50,000.

The mission of the Department of Safety Services is to reduce the loss of life and property from fire, medical and environmental emergencies through education, hazard reduction and response.

The Poway Fire Department currently has 5 chief officers, 48 sworn fire suppression personnel, 1 fire inspector, 2 administrative assistants, and 2 contract inspectors. The command staff is made up of the Fire Chief (Director of Safety Services) and four Division Chiefs. The Director of Safety Services accomplishes this mission through four functional divisions that include Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Law Enforcement Services. Collectively, these divisions provide a comprehensive approach to meeting the Department's stated mission. The Director of Safety Services has the additional responsibility of administering the San Diego County Sheriff's Department law enforcement contract with the City of Poway.