Fire Report Request - Instructions

How to Request Fire Department Records for Fires and Non-Medical Incidents

Below are the instructions for obtaining records related to Fire Department responses to fires and other non-medical incidents.

Types of Fire Reports Available

• Fire Incident Report (NFIRS):
  A report prepared by the Incident Commander following the rules and guidelines of the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).
• Fire Investigation Report (FIR):  

  A report created when SFFD Fire Investigators conduct an origin and cause investigation.

  • Availability: To check if a FIR is available, contact the SFFD Bureau of Fire Investigation.
  • Processing Time: FIRs may take weeks or months to complete, depending on the complexity of the incident.
  • Disclosure Restrictions: In certain cases, FIRs may not be disclosed pursuant to California Government Code §6254(f) and SF Administrative Code §67.24(d).

How to Request a Fire Report

To request a copy of a Fire Report:

1. Download the Fire Report Request Form:

2. Complete the form with the required details. 

Required Information for All Requests

All requests must include:

• The address of the fire or incident.
• The date of the incident.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the SFFD Bureau of Fire Investigation.

Submission Options

• By Mail:
  SFFD Bureau of Fire Investigation
  Attn: Custodian of Records
  1275 Third Street
  San Francisco, CA 94158

• By Email:
  Email the completed form to: FireRequests@sfgov.org