San Diego County residents are protected by over 2,270 firefighters, lifeguards, and paramedics. These men and women work day and night, 365 days a year to keep us safe. Annually, they respond to over 250,000 incidents ranging from medical emergencies and wildfires to cliff rescues and chemical spills.
Firefighters are there for us on our worst day. We need to make sure we are there for them throughout their careers.