San Francisco’s Mayor Daniel Lurie will mark a significant chapter in the city’s history with a proclamation celebrating the 130-year service of the municipal ambulance service. In front of City Hall at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, the proclamation will recognize the service, which traces its origins back to 1895, distinguishing it as the nation's first of its kind to operate continuously, according to a social media post from the San Francisco Fire Department Media.
San Francisco, CA – At 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 11, Mayor Daniel Lurie will read a proclamation
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) March 10, 2025
commemorating 130 years of municipal ambulance service in San Francisco in front of City Hall.
San Francisco’s municipal ambulance service began in 1895, making it the country's… pic.twitter.com/5b1JDLCAql
The event will initiate a series of commemorations, including unveiling a dedicated EMS mural at the San Francisco Fire Department Headquarters and a documentary titled "History of EMS in San Francisco", set for release during EMS Week from May 19-25. These events aim to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the emergency services provided in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Municipal Ambulance Service started with a horse-drawn ambulance in 1895 and has since evolved into an integral part of the San Francisco Fire Department.
