ESTABLISHMENT OF LAGOS STATE FIRE SERVICE
Lagos State Government mindful of her social responsibilities to the people of the State on its creation in 1967 felt that enough was not being done by the Federal Fire Service to protect lives and property within the Metropolis. The State Government then established a State owned Fire Service by an Edict of Lagos State Law Cap 42 of 1972.
The Lagos State Fire Service became operative on 31st August, 1972 with an Expatriate Chief Fire Officer, Sir Allan Flemming as the Head along with a 3 – Man Crew.
Lagos State Fire Service is first among equal today in Nigeria noted for her efficiency and vibrancy in the discharge of her responsibilities. Presently the State Fire Service operates from 16 (sixteen) functional Fire Stations across the State.
VISION
To guarantee prompt response to Fire Calls, Rescue Operations and other Related Emergencies while ensuring pro-activeness through Fire Preventive Measures and Training.
MISSION
To ensure efficient and effective Service Delivery in Fire Prevention and Attack with a view to reducing to the barest minimum; Deaths, Injuries and Economic Losses consequent upon outbreak of fire.
GOAL
To create a Safe and Conducive Atmosphere for a Sustainable Social and Economic Growth through Adequate Public Awareness of Fire Prevention and adopting modern Firefighting Techniques in an emerging Mega City.
DIRECTORATE’S SECTIONS:
- Office of the Director
- Administration
- Operations
- Communication & Control
- Fire Prevention & Inspectorate
- Workshop and Maintenance
- Training School
- Public Affairs Office
- Revenue
- Store
- Projects
- Procurement
- Monitoring and Enforcement
- Hydrant and Equipment
STAFF
Lagos State Fire Service has 553 (Five Hundred and Fifty Three) Operational Staff including 9 (Nine) Non Uniform Staff for various fields.
CONTACT ANY OF THE FIRE STATIONS IMMEDIATELY ON THESE TELEPHONE NOS.
Lagos Emergency Toll Free Lines: 767 or 112
S/N | Fire Stations | Contacts |
1. | Alausa Fire Station (HQ) | Governor Road, The Secretariat, Alausa – Ikeja, Lagos.
08033235891 |
2. | Ikeja Fire Station | Mobolaji Bank – Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos 08033219746 |
3. | Ilupeju Fire Station | Ikorodu Road, Anthony Bus Stop, Ilupeju, Lagos. 08032265576 |
4. | Isolo Fire Station | Oshodi – Apapa Express Way, Toyota Bus Stop, Isolo, Lagos. 08150901982 |
5. | Epe Fire Station | Opposite Council Sectreteriat,ItaMarun,Epe. 07057259914 |
6. | Onikan Fire Station | Onikan Opposite National Museum, Beside MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos. 08186404240 |
7. | Badagry Fire Station | Topo-ASCON Road, Badagry.
08033817515 |
8. | Agege Fire Station | Abeokuta Express Way, Ilepo Bus Stop, OkeOdo – Agege,Lagos. 08185704012 |
9. | Ikorodu Fire Station | Ikorodu – Shagamu Road, By P.Z. Odogunya, Ikorodu. 08032220495 |
10. | Sari-Iganmu Mini Fire Station | A.B.A.T. Tanker Terminal, Badagry Express Way, Sari Iganmu, Lagos. 08067026444 |
11. | Ikotun/Igando | Ikotun – Igando Council Secreteriat, Opposite Technical College, Ikotun, Lagos.07063393240 |
12. | Lekki Phase II Fire Station | By Ilaje Bus Stop, Off Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ogombo-Ajah, Lagos. 07063393241 |
13. | Lekki Phase I Fire Station | Akinogun Street, Oniru Private Estate, Lekki, Lagos. 07011555539 |
14. | Ojo Fire Station | Ojo Council Secretariat, Olojo Drive, Ojo, Lagos.
07063393242 |
** | Abesan Fire Station | Abesan Housing Estate, Ipaja, Lagos. |
** | Ejigbo Fire Station | Ejigbo Council Secreteriat, Ejigboagos. |