The San Mateo Fire Department operates under the government of the city of San Mateo, Calif., which also operates police, public works, library, city clerk, finance, and parks and recreation departments. The San Mateo Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical response services to residents. The department employs firefighters and volunteers, as well as operates several fire stations. It offers a range of emergency services that includes fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials emergency response and community safety education. The San Mateo Fire Department maintains a fleet of ambulances, engines, ladder trucks, and responder and other support vehicles. The department employs firefighter, lieutenants and volunteers.
The Foster City Fire Department, governed by the City of Foster City in California, protects the lives and properties of citizens. It offers fire suppression and prevention and hazardous material response services. The full-service department also provides emergency medical care solutions. The Foster City Fire Department maintains various fire engines and responds to emergency medical calls. In addition, it undertakes fire suppression-related activities for single-family and multifamily residences, vehicles, offices, research laboratories, restaurants and care homes. The department offers animal, elevator and water rescue services. The Foster City Fire Department additionally operates a fire prevention bureau and provides arson investigation solutions.
