San Antonio Fire Department

The San Antonio Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of San Antonio, Texas. The department is the third largest fire department (by number of personnel) in the state of Texas.[2] With over 1,500 members, the SAFD is responsible for a population of over 1.4 million people apread across 408 square miles (1,060 km2).[3]

San Antonio Fire Department
Operational area
Country United States
State Texas
CitySan Antonio
Agency overview[1]
EstablishedJune 6, 1854 (1854-06-06)
Annual calls167,000 (2013)
Employees~1,800 (2013)
Annual budget$251,200,000 (2013)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefCharles N. Hood
EMS levelALS
IAFF624
Facilities and equipment[1]
Battalions8
Stations54
Engines54
Trucks14
Platforms6
Squads17
Rescues2
Ambulances35
Tenders2
HAZMAT2
Wildland11
Light and air4
Website
Official website
IAFF website

History

The department got its start on June 6, 1854 when a group of 20 San Antonians met to organize an all volunteer fire department.[4] The company, initially called the Ben Milam Company, consisted only of a bucket brigade.[4] In 1858 first hand operated fire engine was purchased. In March of 1891 the department transitioned to a paid department.[4]

Stations and apparatus
Fire Station Number Address Engine Company Ladder Company or Platform Company Medic Unit Squad Company or Safety Officer unit Special Unit Battalion Chief Unit
1 515 N. CherryEngine 1Platform 1Medic 1Squad 1HazMat , Fire Shift Commander
Medic Shift Commander
2 601 Gillette Blvd.Engine 2
3 1425 E. Commerce St.Engine 3
4 1430 N. St. Mary's St.Engine 4
5 1011 Mason StreetEngine 5Medic 5
6 503 W. Russell PlaceEngine 6Ladder 6Medic 6
7 1414 S. St. Mary's StreetEngine 7Medic 7Mobil Air Unit
8 619 S. Hamilton Ave.Engine 8Ladder 8Medic 8Squad 8Battalion Chief 1
9 649 Delmar StreetEngine 9Ladder 9Medic 9Squad 9Battalion Chief 6
10 1107 Culebra RoadEngine 10Medic 10
11 610 S. Frio St.Engine 11Platform 11Squad 11Heavy Rescue 11
12 103 Arts & Crafts WayEngine 12
13 3203 S. Presa St.Engine 13Medic 13
14 2515 Thousand Oaks Dr.Engine 14Ladder 14Medic 14Hose Tender
15 3150 Ruiz St.Engine 15Medic 15Medic Officer
16 2110 Nogalitos St.Engine 16Medic 16
17 8545 Jones Maltsberger Rd.Engine 17Platform 17Medic 17Squad 17
18 1463 S. W.W. White Rd.Engine 18Medic 18
19 2307 Vance Jackson Rd.Engine 19Medic 19Battalion Chief 8
20 3347 S. W.W. White Rd.Engine 20Brush 20
21 5537 S. Flores St.Engine 21
22 Stinson Municipal AirportEngine 22Ladder 22Medic 22Squad 22Brush 22, ARFF Team
23 San Antonio International AirportEngine 23Squad 23ARFF Team
24 1940 Austin HighwayEngine 24Medic 24
25 1038 New Laredo HighwayEngine 25Medic 25Water Tanker 25Battalion Chief 2
26 4140 Culebra Rd.Engine 26Medic 26Mobile Air Unit
27 1518 Hillcrest Dr.Engine 27Medic 27
28 15 Burwood Ln.Engine 28Medic 28Safety Officer
29 827 Hot Wells Blvd.Engine 29Ladder 29Medic 29Squad 29Medic Officer
30 919 Gembler Rd.Engine 30Brush 30
31 11802 West AvenueEngine 31Medic 31
32 2235 Babcock RoadEngine 32Platform 32Squad 32
33 2002 S. W. 36th St.Engine 33Ladder 33Medic 33Squad 33
34 15300 Babcock Rd.Engine 34Ladder 34Medic 34Squad 34HazMat
35 7038 Culebra Rd.Engine 35Ladder 35Medic 35Squad 35Brush 35
36 5826 Ray Ellison Blvd.Engine 36Ladder 36Medic 36Squad 36Brush 36
37 11011 Vance Jackson Rd.Engine 37Ladder 37Medic 37Squad 37
38 6000 DistributionEngine 38Platform 38Medic 38Squad 38Battalion Chief 7
39 10750 Nacogdoches Rd.Engine 39Medic 39Medic Officer, Mobile Air Unit
40 14331 O'Connor Rd.Engine 40Ladder 40Squad 40Brush 40
41 9146 Dover RidgeEngine 41Ladder 41Medic 41Mobile Air Unit
42 10400 Horn Blvd.Engine 42Medic 42Medic Officer, Brush 42Battalion Chief 3
43 2055 W. Bitters RdEngine 43Medic 43Water Tanker 43, Brush 43Battalion Chief 5
44 1351 Horal Dr.Engine 44Medic 44Brush 44
45 3415 Rogers Rd.Engine 45Medic 45MSOU TruckBattalion Chief 4
46 1165 Evans Rd.Engine 46Ladder 46Medic 46Squad 46
47 7240 Stonewall BendEngine 47Hose Tender
48 18100 Bulverde Rd.Engine 48MSOU Trailer, Brush 48
49 8710 Mystic ParkEngine 49
50 15000 Applewhite Rd.Engine 50Brush 50
51 5040 BeckwithEngine 51Platform 51Heavy Rescue 51

References
  1. "Annual Report 2013" (PDF). San Antonio Fire Department. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  2. "Regulated departments by size". Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. "About Us". San Antonio Firefighters. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  4. "History". San Antonio Fire Department. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
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