Fire & EMS Information Requests

Subpoenaed Records Request - Albany Fire Department

The Albany Fire Department is committed to assisting you with your subpoena request. Please note that reasonable fees apply for processing these records, as outlined below:

Processing Fees:

• $24.00 per hour, per person
• $6.00 per quarter hour or fraction thereof
• Actual postage costs (if applicable)

Document Fees:

• $0.10 per page for standard-sized documents (8.5 x 14 inches or smaller)
• $0.20 per page for copies from microfilm
• actual costs for oversized documents
• No charge for digital files sent via email

Payment Information:

All fees must be paid no later than at the time of records delivery, per Evidence Code § 1563(b)(2).

How to Submit a Request:

You may submit your subpoena request using one of the two following methods:

1. Online: Email your request
2. Mail or In Person:

City of Albany
Fire Department Records Request
1000 San Pablo Ave.
Albany, CA 94706

Fire Incident Reports

Fire Incident Reports can be obtained through the Fire Department Records Department. While a written request is not mandatory, we strongly recommend submitting requests in writing to ensure clarity and expedite processing.

When submitting your request, please include:

• Dates and times of the incident (if applicable)
• Your relation to the property/address involved
• Specific details about the records you're seeking

Submission Methods:

You may submit your subpoena request (Fee: $0.10 per page)using one of the two following methods:

1. Online: Email your request
2. Mail or In Person:

City of Albany
City Clerk Records Request
1000 San Pablo Ave.
Albany, CA 94706

Medical Incident Records Requests

Requests for medical incident records (Fee: $0.10 per page) can be submitted in the following ways:

1. Online: Email your request
2. Mail or In Person:

City of Albany
City Clerk Records Request
1000 San Pablo Ave.
Albany, CA 94706

Required Documentation:

• HIPAA Authorization to Release Medical Records (if the requester is not the patient)
• Valid I.D. (e.g., California Driver’s License, Military I.D., or U.S. Passport)

If the patient’s signature is unavailable, include legal documentation such as:

• Subpoena
• Power of attorney
• Letter of representation

Questions?

For assistance with your request or any other inquiries, please contact: Custodian of Records: Lt. Desmond Smyth

2025 Fire Department 911 EMS Service Fee Schedule is as follows: