In a significant move aimed at improving emergency response coordination across the country, the Personal Assistant…
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…
Read MoreOver 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 & DutiesOversees appointments, and staff welfare. Supervises various commands, and in charge of general admin.
Finance and Accounts
Functions and DutiesPrepares the personal budget. Administers fund and expenditures
Operations
Functions and DutiesFirefighting. Carries out topography of allotted areas and jurisdiction. Effects rescues.
Policy, Planning, Research, and Statistics (PPRS)
Functions and DutiesPolicy formulation. Collects and collates fire statistics for planning and research. In charge of information, communication…
National Fire Academy
Functions and DutiesProvides the training requirements for fire fighters, within the country and African sub-region. Formulates and develops…
Investigation, Inspectorate and Enforcement (IIE)
Functions and DutiesInspects and ensures fire safety compliance in public buildings. Disaster management. Investigates causes of fires and…
News and Events
Reports | Activities | Analysis
FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE TO LAUNCH NATIONWIDE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR PERSONNEL
In a proactive step towards supporting the psychological well-being of its workforce, the Federal Fire Service…
FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS
In a bid to promote local content and boost the nation’s economy, the Controller General of…
Federal Fire Service Leads Courageous Flood Rescue Operations in Maiduguri, Borno State
In response to the recent severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, officers and men from the…
PRESS RELEASE: The Minister of Interior Leads as Federal Fire Service Follows
The Managerial Staff of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), today, capped all the Trainings on Career…
FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE PROMOTES 1,680 OFFICERS, UPGRADES FOUR
Having fulfilled the conditions for promotion and advancement, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Services…
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.
