The firefighting services play a crucial role in safeguarding properties and residents from fire outbreaks and related emergencies. Its primary objective is to prevent, control, and extinguish fires, whether they are caused by human activities or natural disasters, in order to minimize destruction and potential hazards.
Firefighters are instrumental in property maintenance as they help prevent fire incidents, which in turn saves property owners from significant financial losses. By avoiding the need for rebuilding or renovating damaged structures, property owners can save a substantial amount of money. The aftermath of fire disasters can be devastating, leading people to prioritize security and protective measures to effectively manage and mitigate fire incidents.
In Nigeria, the Federal Fire Services oversees and coordinates the operations of firefighting stations across all thirty-six states of the federation. These stations are equipped with advanced firefighting equipment and appliances to combat fires promptly. Firefighters are also trained to effectively communicate with the public on fire-related matters. Toll-free codes and telephone numbers are provided to the public for reporting fire emergencies. However, it is unfortunate that these contact numbers often face connectivity issues or experience high call volumes, hindering the prompt reporting of fire incidents that require immediate attention.
While some states in Nigeria, particularly urban areas, have commendable response rates from firefighting services, the public needs to familiarize themselves with the emergency contacts specific to their location of residence or operation. This knowledge will facilitate swift reporting and response during fire emergencies, ensuring the safety of lives and properties.
Here are the Contacts of the Federal firefighting services you should to have handy:
Website: fedfire.gov.ng
Emergency telephone number: +2348032003557
Toll-Free Emergency Number: 112
Address: Federal Fire Service, Mohammadu Buhari Way, Area 10, Garki, FCT-Abuja
Email: info@fedfire.gov.ng
Facts:
Across the nation, there are approximately 13 firefighting service commands strategically located in different regions, ensuring that all 36 states of the federation are well-served and adequately represented.
Roles that the Nigerian Fire Service plays to protect landed Property and lives and Improve Manpower
- The Fire Service Department is tasked with upholding fire safety regulations in buildings.
- The department conducts Routine inspections at different construction sites to verify adherence to safety standards.
- Public education campaigns are organized to raise awareness about fire safety.
- Training programs in fire management are conducted to enhance human capacity in dealing with fire incidents.
- Situation reports on fire-related matters are compiled and disseminated nationwide.
Read the history of firefighting service in Nigeria here
Download the free NISPSAS App for fire emergencies here
Zonal Commands of the Federal Fire Service
The Federal Fire Service is divided into zones, each responsible for specific states. Zone A includes Benue State, Nassarawa State, and Plateau State. Zone B covers Kano State, Katsina State, Jigawa State, and Kaduna State. Zone C comprises Bauch State, Yobe State, and Borno State. Zone E includes Akwa Ibom State, Cross Rivers State, and Rivers State. Lastly, Zone F covers Lagos State, Ogun State, and Oyo State.
Fire Station Emergency Numbers in Nigeria
| Location(s) | Emergency Number(s) |
| Lagos State: | |
| Ikeja | +2348033219746 +2348150901971 +2348150901972 |
| Agege | +2347028338981 +2348150902009 +2348150902010 |
| Isolo | +2347028255641 +2348150901982 +2348150901983 |
| Ikorodu | +2348032220495 +2347028338992 +2348150901926 |
| Epe | +2347057259914 +2348150901934 +2348150901935 |
| Badagry | +2348033817515 +2348150901945 +2348150901946 |
| Ilupeju | +2347028255642 +2348150901973 +2348150901974 |
| Eti-Osa | +2347063393241 +2348191109874 +2348150901964 |
| Ikotun | +2347063393240 +2348191109879 |
| Iganmu | +2347028338984 +2348067026444 +2348150901924 |
| Ojo | +2347063393242 +2348191109877 +2348150901928 |
| Onikan | +2347090584013 +2348150901952 +2348150901953 |
| Oyo State: | |
| New Gbagi | +2347067798919 |
| Agbowo | +2348053183785 |
| Mapo | +2348074100386 |
| Molete | +2348057787914 |
| Aleshinloye | +2348050679052 |
| Eruwa | +2348052260351 |
| Igboora | +2348055866030 |
| Kishi | +2348067997649 |
| Iseyin | +2348066641622 |
| Ogbomoso | +2349036652310 |
| Ekiti State: | |
| Ado Ekiti | +2347069582302 +2348035785164 +2348057651977 |
| Ikere Ekiti | +2347069582359 |
| Ikole Ekiti | +2347069582273 +2348057651948 |
| Ondo State: | +2348054353501 +2348068439223 +2348160866690 |
| Osun State: | +2348059178910 +2348030779807 |
| Oke-fia, Oshogbo | +2348084800498 +2347033390553 |
| Ile Ife | +2348032098393 +2348066438441 +2348056358252 |
| Ilesha | +2348039440354 +2348052318259 +2348072277068 |
| Ogun State: | +2348035692904 |
| Abia State: | |
| Umuahia | +2349155844563 |
| Aba | +2348039344832 +2348096001819 |
| Imo State: | +2348032003557 |
| Okigwe | +2348080138999 +2347034276337 |
| Anambra State: | |
| Awka | |
| Agu Awka | +2349077044410 +2349077411503 |
| Amawbia | +2349077744072 +2340708187775 |
| Government House | +2349077744099 |
| Nnewi | +2349077744182 |
| Ogidi | +2349077744390 +2348086630033 |
| Okpoko (Ogbaru) | +2349077744515 +2348060706265 |
| Onitsha | +2349077744547 +2347081877770 |
| Nkpor/Umuoji Road | +2349077744685 |
| Ekwulobia | +2349077744785 |
| Enugu State: | +2348022474316 +2347065409291 +2348088073080 +2347056530330 |
| Ebonyi State: | +2348032003557 |
| Rivers State: | +2347031522199 +2347069367433 |
| Edo State: | +2348024904706 |
| Benin | +2348093314160 |
| Akwa Ibom State: | +2349153143381 |
| Uyo | +2348133564978 |
| Bayelsa State: | +2348138703762 +2348032003557 |
| Delta State: | +2348038085682 |
| Warri | +2348065356703 |
| Cross River State: | +2348032003557 +2348064028394 |
| FCT-Abuja: | +2348032003557 +2348032003112 +2348032003122 |
| Nassarawa State: | +2348130652025 +2347030158046 +2348039669127 (123) 456-7897 |
| Kogi State: | +2347055651955 +2348067289939 |
| Benue State: | +2348062105081 |
| Plateau State: | +2348067230888 +2347061777747 |
| Kwara State : | +2348030419316 +2348107622464 +23408022415800 +2348025896740 +2348030419316 |
| Adamawa State: | +234 75-624066 |
| Taraba State: | +2348032003557 |
| Borno State: | +2348061287455 +2348028505257 +234 76-231213 |
| Zamfara State: | +2348093964832 |
| Kano State: | +2348098822631 +2348107888878 +2347026026400 +2347051246833 +2348098822631 |
| Kaduna State: | +2347069751944 +2348034051316 |
| Katsina State: | +2347066872588 |