San Jose is served by well-trained, dedicated emergency response organizations.
* **Emergency Number**: Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Police**: The **San Jose Police Department (SJPD)** provides comprehensive law enforcement services across the city. * **Fire & Rescue**: The **San Jose Fire Department (SJFD)** handles fire suppression, technical and urban search-and-rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services. * **Ambulance**: Private ambulance companies (such as AMR) operate under county contracts to provide emergency medical transport. * **Disaster Management**: The City of San Jose's **Office of Emergency Management (OEM)** coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, focusing heavily on earthquake readiness, flood management, and public safety during extreme weather events.