San Carlos Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Services in San Carlos are provided by the San Carlos Fire Department.  The department is staffed by Fire Captains, Firefighter/Paramedics, Firefighters, a Fire Inspector, an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and an Administrative Clerk that are employed by the City of San Carlos.

The San Carlos Fire Department command team (Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshall and Battalion Chiefs) is provided by the Redwood City Fire Department under contract to the City of San Carlos. The department also has an agreement with the Woodside Fire Protection District for EMS Battalion Chief services.