The National City Fire Department is dedicated to fulfilling the emergency response needs of the citizens of National City. In addition to emergency response, we also prioritize administrative tasks, fire prevention efforts, and public education initiatives.

Since 1954, our headquarters has remained at the corner of 16th Street and "D" Avenue. In June 2005, we completed construction on a new headquarters that seamlessly blends the department's history with modern functionality. The exterior design pays homage to the original station while incorporating state-of-the-art features and services.

Designed by Jeff Katz Architecture, the two-story station spans over 19,500 square feet. The station is equipped with four drive-through apparatus bays to accommodate an engine company (Engine-34), a truck company (Truck-34), an ambulance (AMR), and a battalion chief vehicle (B-57).

An essential feature of our new station is the state-of-the-art training tower. This five-story tower includes a live burn room and smoke generation capabilities throughout. It is the first of its kind in the South Bay and serves as a training facility not only for our personnel but also for firefighters from other agencies across the County.

In addition to our headquarters, we also have Fire Station #31, which houses an engine company (Engine-31) and an AMR ambulance, as well as Fire Station #33, home to Squad-33 and an AMR Ambulance.

These strategically located stations and our advanced facilities enable us to deliver efficient and effective emergency services while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the National City community. 

We responded to 8,253 incidents in calendar year 2023.  The breakdown is as follows for all responses: