ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LAGOS STATE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Lagos State Government in readiness towards protecting the lives and property of the people on its creation in 1967 established a state-owned fire station by an Edict of Lagos State Law Cap 42 of 1972. The then State Fire Service became operative on 31st August, 1972 under an Expatriate, Chief Fire Officer, Sir Allan Flemming as the Head, along with a 3-Man Crew.
The Agency is first among equal today in Nigeria noted for her efficiency and vibrancy in the discharge of her responsibilities. Presently, the State Fire and Rescue Service operates from 19 (nineteen) functional Fire Stations across the State and three others at various stages of completion.
PAST HEADS/DIRECTORS OF LAGOS STATE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:
- Sir Allan Flemming – 1972
- Late (Alh) Moshood Ola Musa – Dec. 1972 to May 1989
- Late (Mr.) James Ohue – May, 1989 to July, 1991
- Mathew Okunbanjo (JP) – July, 1991 to July 2005
- Olatunji Afoke (JP) – July, 2005 to Jan. 2008
- Prince Julius Aderemi Ajose (JP) – Feb. 2008 to April 2012
- Rasak Idowu Fadipe – April, 2012 to April 2018
- Rasaki Musibau – April, 2018 to July 2019
July 2019 -Till Date
VISION
To save lives and properties and to guarantee prompt response to Fire Calls, Rescue Operations and other Related Emergencies while ensuring pro-activeness through Fire Preventive Measures and Training.
MISSION
Provision of highly professional, motivated Staff, state of the art Fire Equipment, modern Communication Gadgets and Public Enlightenment Program towards mitigation of Fire and other related Emergencies in Lagos State
CORE VALUES
Safety
Discipline
Professionalism
Physical Fitness
DEPARTMENTS/UNITS:
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- Operations
- Command & Control
- Fire Prevention & Inspectorate
- Technical Training Department
- Asset Management
- Fire Administration & Human Resources
- Finance and Account
- Public Affairs
- Budget and Planning
- Information & Communication Technology
- Procurement
- Audit
- Legal
- Innovation and Creativity
- Workshop
- Facility Maintenance
- Transport
STAFF:
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has 635 (Six Hundred and Thirty-Five) Operational Staff including Non-Uniform Staff from various fields.
CONTACT ANY OF THE FIRE STATIONS IMMEDIATELY ON THESE TELEPHONE NOS.
1 | Alausa (HQ) | Governor Road, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja – 08150901922 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE OFFICER,
PADONU S. J. |
2 | Ojo | Ojo Council Secretariat, Olojo Drive, Ojo – 07063393242 | CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
KASUMU B. |
3 | Ilupeju | Ikorodu Road, Anthony Bus Stop, Ilupeju – 08032265576 | CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
ADENIJI O. |
4 | Isolo | Oshodi/Apapa Exp.Way, Toyota Bus Stop, Isolo – 07011555524 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
CALCRICK A. |
5 | Epe | Opposite Council Secretariat, Ita Marun, Epe – 08134238417 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
POROYE I. |
6 | Bolade | Safety Arena, Bolade Bus Stop, Oshodi – 07011555542 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
AGBAJE S. |
7 | Badagry | Topo-ASCON Road, Badagry – 08033817515 | ASSIST CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
ABEL W. |
8 | Agege | Abeokuta Express Way, Ilepo Bus Stop, Oke Odo – 08185704012 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
AGIRI-JOHNSON E. |
9 | Ikorodu | Ikorodu/Shagamu Road, Odogunya, Ikorodu – 08032220495 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
EKIYOYO S. A |
10 | Sari-Iganmu | Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tanker Terminal, Sari Iganmu – 08067026444 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
AYOOLA O. |
11 | Lekki Phase II | Off Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ogombo-Ajah – 07063393241 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
KASSIM T. |
12 | Lekki Phase I | Akinogun Street, Oniru Private Estate, Lekki – 07011555539 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPRINTENDENT,
ELETU S. A. |
13 | Ikeja | Mobalaji Bank Anthony Way, by Post Office, Ikeja – 08033219746 | CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
DISU R. O. |
14 | Abesan | Abesan Housing Estate, Ipaja – 08135659817 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
JACOB A. |
15 | Ejigbo | Ejigbo Council Secretariat, Ikotun – Egbe Road, NNPC Bus Stop, Ejigbo – 09055694396 | ASST. CHIEF FIRE SUPERINTENDENT,
BALOGUN A. |
** | Ikotun | Ikotun/Igando Council Secretariat, Ikotun – | UNDER RECONSTRUCTION |
Fire Stations Built by the Sanwo Olu’s Administration | ||
** | Epe ll | Emergency and Security Regional Dispatch Centre, Epe – 08150902002 |
** | Ajegunle – Apapa | Ojo Road, by Oja bus Stop, Ajegule, Apapa |
** | Ebute Elefun | Zapass, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island |
** | Ijede | Ijede Road, Ijede, Ikorodu |
** | Oworonshoki | Iyana Oworo Bus Stop, Berger, Oworonshoki, Kosofe |
Connect Lagos Fire Emergency 767 or 112 | |
Hotline | 08033235891 |
[email protected] | |
Lagos State Fire Service | |
@LagosRescue | |
lasgovtFire | |
Website | www.fireservice.lagosstate.gov.ng |