Oakland Fire Department: Station Count and Services

As of the most recent data, the Oakland Fire Department (OFD) operates 25 fire stations across the city. (Previous references to 31 stations reflected an earlier count before station consolidations and closures.)

Station Distribution

Stations are strategically located across Oakland's 78 square miles to maintain response time standards, with concentrations in:

• Downtown/Central: Stations 1, 2, 3, 4, 15
• East Oakland: Stations 5, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25
• North Oakland/Hills: Stations 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
• West Oakland: Stations 7, 9, 11, 16, 22, 23, 24

Services Beyond Fire Suppression

• Emergency Medical Services: ALS/BLS ambulance transport (OFD is primary EMS provider)
• Hazardous Materials: Dedicated HazMat team (Station 4)
• Technical Rescue: Confined space, trench, high-angle, water rescue
• Fire Prevention: Inspections, code enforcement, public education
• Emergency Management: Disaster preparedness and coordination

Verification

For absolute current information, consult:

• OFD Official Website: oaklandca.gov/departments/fire
• OFD Administration: (510) 238-3856
• City of Oakland Open Data Portal: Real-time station status and incident data

Station counts occasionally change due to budget decisions, seismic retrofitting, or strategic redeployment—always verify with official sources for time-sensitive needs.