Lagos State Fire Service


The Lagos State Fire Service is the statutory fire and rescue service for Lagos State.[1]

Lagos State Fire Service
Agency overview
Formed1972
JurisdictionGovernment of Lagos State
HeadquartersAlausa Fire station (HQ), Governor Road. Ikeja, Lagos
Employees553 Operational Staff including 9 Non Uniform Staff for various fields.
Agency executives
  • Mrs. Adeseye Margaret Abimbola, Director
  • Mr. Ogabi Olajide Adeshina, Deputy Head 1
  • Mrs. Alelamole Jemilat Abiola, Deputy Head II
Websitefireservice.lagosstate.gov.ng

Established in 1972 by the Lagos State Law Cap.42 of 1972, it is primarily tasked with managing fire emergencies in Lagos State. The service is responsible for fire protection and community safety among residents and visitors across the state.

The Lagos State Fire Service was established on August 31, 1972, with an Expatriate Chief Fire Officer, Sir Allan Flemming, as the first Chief Fire Officer with a three-man crew.

In 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Mrs Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.[2][3][4]

The Lagos State Fire Service employs 553 operational personnel, including 9 non-uniformed personnel in various fields.[5]

Activities

The fire and rescue service was upgraded to an agency status during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration, in pursuance of Mr Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Agenda. The officers and men of the agency are highly trained, disciplined and professional enough about handling their responsibilities. The agency have modern and functioning appliances at their disposal.[6]

Apart from the continuous training of its personnel, the Agency Under Adeseye recruited 100 firemen in 2020 to boost its staff strength in order to enhance its operations. Mrs. Adeseye Margaret prioritized the personnel welfare since she assumed office. It is not surprising that under her leadership, the Service has received several appreciation and commendation letters from corporate organizations and private individuals.[6]

Vision

To ensure fast response to fire calls, rescue operations, and other related emergencies, as well as proactive fire prevention measures and training.[7][8]

Mission

To provide effective service delivery in fire prevention and attack with the goal of minimizing deaths, injuries, and economic losses caused by fire to a bare minimum.[9]

Stations

Headquartered in Alausa, the service currently has a total of 16 fire stations across Lagos State.[10][11] The stations can be found in:

References
  1. "Lagos State Fire Service Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  2. "Sanwo-Olu appoints new Lagos Fire Service boss". Punch Newspapers. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  3. "Pictorial: Firefighters battle Lagos petrol station fire". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  4. "Female fire boss assures Lagosians of improved service delivery". Vanguard News. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  5. "Lagos State Fire Service". Lagos State Fire Service. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  6. "RESOURCEFUL FIREFIGHTER PUTTING VISION TO WORK AT THE LAGOS STATE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE". Dailynewscover.com. 2022-01-16. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  7. "Lagos State Fire Service". Lagos State Fire Service. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  8. "Lagos employs 100 new firemen, boosts rescue services". Punch Newspapers. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  9. "Lagos State fire service – Channels Television". Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  10. Lagos State (Nigeria) (1981). Lagos State Government Office and Residential Telephone Directory. Lagos State Government.
  11. "Fire Station Numbers". Lagos State Government. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
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