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The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) is the municipal fire department providing fire protection and emergency medical services to the City and County of San Francisco, California, established in 1866. The department operates 44 fire stations with approximately 1,700 personnel and is known for its historic role in responding to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.