Public Safety

Members of San Bruno's Fire and Police Departments are dedicated to the health and protection of the San Bruno community. These departments are responsible for enforcing laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public, and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies.

San Bruno Police Department

The San Bruno Police Department is a full-service municipal police agency and has 50 sworn officers and over 60 employees.  The Police Department is located at 1177 Huntington Avenue  San Bruno, California 94066.

San Bruno Fire Department

The San Bruno Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of health, life and property of all persons in the City of San Bruno.  Fire Station 51 is located at 555 El Camino Real San Bruno, California 94066 and Station 52 is located at 1999 Earl Avenue San Bruno, California 94066.

SMC Alert System

The San Mateo County Alert System (SMC Alert) is a mass notification system that allows public safety agencies within San Mateo County to alert you.  By entering your contact information such as an email, cell phone, home or work phone number, emergency personnel will be able to send you notifications during times of emergency.  

To receive emergency messages focused on specific neighborhoods within San Mateo County, you may register up to five addresses in the alert system such as your home, work, child's school or a relatives residence, 

The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose other than emergency notification.  You may also subscribe to other alerts such as Crime Alerts or Emergency Major Road Closures (ie: freeways)