Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defense, National fire and rescue department of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defense is a government organization in Dhaka that handles fires, rescues, and emergency responses. The organization operates more than 500 stations across the country, equipped with fire engines, boats, ladders, ambulances, and rescue tools from various manufacturers.
The service was established in 1981 and replaced smaller predecessor organizations. During Bangladesh's time as part of Pakistan and India, fire departments operated under different rules. The modern department has grown into a large organization with stations across the country since then.
The main office is located on Kazi Alauddin Road in the Fulbariya area, a busy neighborhood with local shops. The organization operates an easy-to-remember hotline number for emergencies throughout the city.
The organization has prepared special disaster response teams, including a team established in 2025 in Dhaka for rapid seismic emergency response. Additionally, the department deploys specialized equipment such as robots and unmanned vehicles to fight fires in hard-to-reach locations.
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