The Lagos State Fire Service is the

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and rescue service for

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. Established in 1972 by the Lagos State Law Cap.42 of 1972, it is primarily tasked with managing fire

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. The service is responsible for

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and community safety among

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s and visitors across the state. The

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State Fire Service was established on August 31, 1972, with an

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Chief Fire Officer, Sir Allan Flemming, as the first Chief Fire Officer with a three-man

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. In 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Mrs Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The Lagos State Fire Service employs 553 operational personnel, including 9 non-uniformed personnel in various fields.

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. 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.

Vision

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

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.

Stations

Headquartered in Alausa, the service currently has a total of 27

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across

. The stations can be found in: * Alausa *

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References

Firefighting in Lagos State

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Organizations based in Lagos Fire departments of Nigeria Rescue agencies {{Nigeria-org-stub Fire and rescue services of Lagos State Government agencies established in 1972 1972 establishments in Nigeria