Fire Stations
Use the following links to find information on our fire stations!
Station 9 | Station 10 | Station 11 | Station 12 | Station 13 | Station 16 | Station 20
Station 9
755 Marshall Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 780-7400
Opened in May of 1987
After the Coalinga Earthquake in 1984, an engineering study found the fire station at 1044 Middlefield Road to be substandard (presently the Main Library). At the time, it was said that the only thing holding the building up were the termites holding hands. The fire suppression crews were quickly moved to temporary buildings in a parking lot on Franklin Street, in front of what is now the Sequoia Station Safeway store. In the meantime, a new fire station was designed and built. The new fire station at 755 Marshall Street was dedicated on June 15, 1987.
A piece of Redwood City’s history resides in front of Station 9, a cast metal bell, once used to call the Volunteer Firemen to duty. On June 6, 1864, the Redwood City Volunteer Fire Department paid $184.25 for the bell. No one is sure just when the bell sounded the call for the last time, but it rests in a place of honor, less than 200 feet from the site of the first Redwood City Fire Station at what is now Marshall and Main.
Station 9 houses the Department’s Administrative Staff and Fire Prevention Bureau on the third floor. The first and second floors house the Suppression Crews. Engine 9, Truck 9, Reserve Truck 109, Breathing Support 9, Utility 9, Squad 409, and Battalion 3 are all assigned to Station 9. Fire Boat 9 is docked in District 9 response area. Station 9 also houses the Alternate Emergency Operations Center for the City of Redwood City and the Alternate Fire Dispatch Center for San Mateo County Communications. This busy fire station attracts eager, dedicated fire fighting crew members.
Station 10
2190 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
Opened in March 1982
Dedicated March 20, 1982, Station 10 is two stories with a storage loft. Four bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, with separate bathroom facilities for men and women. Originally this station was Redwood City Fire Department Station 2. After a county-wide numbering system was put into practice, Station 2 became Station 10. The district Station 10 responds to first is bordered by El Camino Real to the East, Alameda de las Pulgas to the West, Woodside Road to the South and Edgewood Road to the north. This is the largest geographical district in the City. Station 10 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 10 houses Engine 10, Reserve Engine 110, and Reserve 512.
Station 11
1091 Second Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Opened September 1952
Station #11 originally opened as station #3 in 1952 at the corner of what is now Bay & 2nd Avenue. At the time, there were very few houses in the district and the streets weren’t even paved.
Due to seismic concerns, that station was demolished in 2001 and the new Station #11 was opened in January 2001 just down the street at the corner of Broadway and 2nd Avenue. Station #11’s district is roughly bordered by Woodside Road, Marsh Road, Middlefield Road and East Bayshore. The district also borders Menlo Park and Atherton, where mutual aid is provided. District #11 has a variety of different buildings that we protect including commercial, industrial, retail, residential and three elementary schools. US 101 also runs through the district.
Station 11 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 11 houses Engine 11, Utility 11, and Boat 11. Boat 11 is an inflatable 20 ft. Zodiac. In addition to those, Station 11 houses a 1926 antique Seagrave pumper. It is used during the year for activities such as the 4th of July parade and chauffeuring Santa Claus around town during the holidays.
Station 12
3700 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
Opened September 1969
Fire Station 12 was dedicated on Sept. 21, 1969 as Station 4 by the Redwood City Council and Fire Chief Joseph Lodi (see history). Chief Lodi was Redwood City Fire Department's second paid Fire Chief. At this time, the building on the site is the oldest fire station in Redwood City and was the fourth fire station built for the paid Redwood City Fire Department. Located at the top of Highland at Jefferson, the station grounds are graced with an impressive old black oak tree. Station 12 has a magnificent view of the south end of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding communities. Station 12 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 12 houses Engine 12 and Patrol 12.
Station 13
525 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Station 13 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter, and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 13 houses Engine 13, Reserve Engine 113, and Reserve Battalion 103.
Station 16
1280 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Carlos, CA 94070
Station 16 was torn down with plans for a new station to be built in its place. New Station 16 is anticipated to be completed 2024.
Station 16 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 16 normally houses Engine 16. However, Engine 16 is currently being housed and staffed at Station 13, while a new Station 16 is being built.
Station 20
680 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94065
Opened March 17th 1998
Station 20 opened in May of 1998. Serving the citizens of Redwood City from its first due area of Redwood Shores. Within Station 20’s district is Sandpiper School and Community Center as well as the home of Electronic Arts and Oracle Corporation.
Station 20 is staffed with a captain, a firefighter and a firefighter/paramedic. Station 20 houses Engine 20, Reserve Engine 120 and Boat 20. Boat 20 is a small zodiac boat for rescue purposes in the lagoons and waterways surrounding Redwood Shores.