Emergency Services Day 2023

On Emergency Services Day, the Rotary Club of San Francisco annually honors outstanding representatives of the departments that we depend on for our public safety: the Fire Department, the Department of Emergency Management, the Police Department, the Sheriff’s Office, the Coast Guard, and the Recreation and Park Rangers.

Each honoree is celebrated for acts of heroism and outstanding service in handling an urgent call to duty in the past year. The heroes of Emergency Services Day are selected by the leadership of their department. This is a grand public forum where department leaders thank and congratulate the award winners, cheered on by an appreciative audience which include Rotarians, families of these guardians of our City, department leadership, and many political notables. This event has grown to be one of the most popular luncheons of the Rotary year. 

When: February 27, 2023 from 11:15 AM to 2 PM.

Where: Emergency Services Day 2023 will be held at the Academy of Art Automobile Museum, 1849 Washington Street (corner of Washington Street and Van Ness Avenue). Follow signs to enter on the Van Ness Avenue side. 

Transportation and Parking: The Museum is very accessible by public transportation; the MUNI 49 bus drops you off with a minute’s walking distance. For those who wish to drive, there is street parking and also a paid parking garage at Old First Garage at 1725 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, a five-minute, two-block walk to the venue.

Schedule: Lunch will be served starting at 11:50 AM, and the program commences at 12:15 PM, concluding at 1:30 PM with the Museum opened until 2 PM for viewing pleasure.

Registration Options

Individual Registration: Click here to register to attend. Everyone, including Honorees and guests of all types, must register. SOLD OUT. Indvidual registration is now closed.

• There is no charge for the Honorees and their guests.
• The charge for Club members, visiting Rotarians, and the general public is $75 until 5 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023. Price goes up to $90 beginning 5 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023. 
• Registration closes at midnight on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Sponsorship: Our Club is also accepting sponsorships for this special event. Please click here to become a sponsor. The deadline is February 17, 2023. Sponsorship is now closed.

This event is in person only. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee. 

COVID-19 Protocol: If you do not feel well, please do not attend in person. Masks for those attending in person are optional during the event. We recommend that fully vaccinated individuals wear masks when the risk may be high.

Questions: For additional questions, please contact Project Leaders Matthew Madsen or Bob Hermann.