Vision

To produce Firefighters proficient in the prevention and mitigation of fire and other emergencies.

Mission

To ensure safety of lives and properties by extinguishing, control and prevention of fire outbreak through…

Mandate

To extinguish, control and prevent Rescue victims during an emergency To save life and protect property…

The Federal Fire Service Mandate

...saving lives and property.

Save Lives & Properties

Federal Fire Service is reducing fire outbreak through training of firefighters and deployment of new firefighting…

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Fire Fighting and Control

At the event of any fire outbreak the Federal Fire Service effectively respond in containing, extinction…

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Search and Rescue

The officers and men of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) are highly trained, disciplined and professional…

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Training and Education

We provide professional development training for fire and rescue services personnel in the Country. This is in keeping with the Mission Statement of the service as it pertains producing firefighter proficient in the prevention and mitigation of fire and other emergencies. The National Fire Academy (NFA) in affiliation with Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) is providing post graduate studies in various safety and security discipline. This is to further equip sister personnel with requisite skills in the discharge of their responsibilities.

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Over 119 Years Of Experience

The Fire Service in Nigeria was established in 1901 as an arm of the Lagos Police Fire Brigade. In April 1963, an Act of partliament established the Federal Fire Service.
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Zonal Commands
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State Presence & Location
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Modern Fire Applicance
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Certificates Issued

Departments

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) is constituted by different Departments and Units working in unison towards carrying out its Mandate.

Admin and Supply

Functions & Duties

Oversees appointments, and staff welfare. Supervises various commands, and in charge of general admin.

Finance and Accounts

Functions and Duties

Prepares the personal budget. Administers fund and expenditures

Operations

Functions and Duties

Firefighting. Carries out topography of allotted areas and jurisdiction. Effects rescues.

Policy, Planning, Research, and Statistics (PPRS)

Functions and Duties

Policy formulation. Collects and collates fire statistics for planning and research. In charge of information, communication…

National Fire Academy

Functions and Duties

Provides the training requirements for fire fighters, within the country and African sub-region. Formulates and develops…

Investigation, Inspectorate and Enforcement (IIE)

Functions and Duties

Inspects and ensures fire safety compliance in public buildings. Disaster management. Investigates causes of fires and…

News and Events

Reports | Activities | Analysis

Sister Agencies

The Federal Fire Service is under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior under The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) established by Decree No.14 of July 1986 as the ‘Customs, Immigration and Prisons Services Board’ under the Chairmanship of the Minister of Interior.
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