Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence

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Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
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Logo of Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
Operational area
CountryFlag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
Address38-46, Kazi Alauddin Road, Fulbaria, Dhaka 1000
Agency overview
EstablishedApril 9, 1981;43 years ago (April 9, 1981)
Annual callsFor 2023:
  • FSCD Fire Suppression total call volume: 29,000
Employees14,443 (2023)
StaffingCareer
Director GeneralFlag of the Bangladesh Army.svg Brigadier General Md Main Uddin
EMS level BLS
Motto"Speed, Service, Sacrifice"
Facilities and equipment
Stations 506
Engines 593
Ladders 10
Rescues 35
Ambulances 195
Tenders 99
HAZMAT 5
Fireboats 7
Rescue boats 38
Light and air 6
Aerial Ladder Platforms 12
Website
https://fireservice.gov.bd/

The Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence (FSCD) is an emergency service that operates under the Security Services Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The department's primary objective is to provide critical public safety services, including fire protection, emergency medical care, and other essential services.

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Organisation

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Firefighters at work in front of the Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence Headquarters building

The Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD) is organized into several departments, including operations, maintenance, training, planning, development, administration, and finance. These departments work together to provide comprehensive emergency services to the public.

During times of emergency, the FSCD also receives support from civilian volunteers, who provide additional assistance to the department. As of 2022, there were approximately 50,000 civilian volunteers registered with the FSCD.

Operation

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Firefighters in action

Firefighting operations

Fire prevention

Emergency medical services

Staffing

The department currently has over 14,443 employees. In addition to the director general, there are three directors, nine deputy directors, twenty assistant directors, and eighty deputy assistant directors.

Station

The department operates from 506 fire stations throughout the country.

These stations serve as crucial response points in times of fire-related emergencies and enable the department to efficiently carry out its operations.

Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence Headquarters Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Head Quarters (HQ) (24974012681).jpg
Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence Headquarters

History

A CMP Ford F15 with No. 11 cab possibly the first unit of the service Historic fire engine Bangladesh Fire Service HQ gateguard (24675156009).jpg
A CMP Ford F15 with No. 11 cab possibly the first unit of the service

The then British government created Fire Service in 1939–40 in undivided India. During the Partition, the Calcutta Fire Service was created for the city of Calcutta at the regional level and the Bengal Fire Service for undivided Bengal. In 1947, the fire service in the region was renamed the East Pakistan Fire Service.

Two decommissioned Merryworth Bedford TK water tenders Decommissioned Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Merryworth Bedford TK water tenders (25042391995).jpg
Two decommissioned Merryworth Bedford TK water tenders

During World War II, the Department of Civil Defense in India was initially created with Air Raid Precautions (ARP) at an early stage and the Department of Civil Defense at a later stage in 1951 through legal process. For the purpose of work management, a Rescue Department was created under the Roads and Highways Department.

On April 9, 1981, the then Fire Service Directorate and the Civil Defense Department merged to form the Department of Fire Service and Civil Defense. [2] [3] [4] [5] Later the Rescue Department was included in the Department of Fire Service & Civil Defence. The FSCD is currently 40 years old.

Rank structure

Equipment

NameImageOriginType
Isuzu NPR fire tender Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Isuzu NPR Fire-tender. (32332043102).jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Fire Engine
Mitsubishi L200 Pickup Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Mitsubishi L200 pickup. (33185824335).jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Pickup
Kingstar Neptune L6 Ambulance Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Kingstar Neptune L6 Ambulance, Ambulance. (31902407024).jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Ambulance
Foton Tunland Pickup Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence Foton Tunland pickup (24583284954).jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Rescue Command Vehicle
SPV-SinoTruk 320 water tender Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence SPV-SinoTruk 320 water tender. (31624338466).jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China water tender
Isuzu FTR Chemical Tender Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Isuzu FTR Chemical Tender (23145874974).jpg Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Chemical tender
SPV-SinoTruk 220 foam tender Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence SPV-SinoTruk 220 foam tender.jpg Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Foam Tender
Magirus MultiStar 2 Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Magirus MultiStar2 (31288468320).jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Multipurpose Vehicle

Aguner Nona Jol is a Bangladeshi drama that provides a dramatized portrayal of the Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence (FSCD) from the perspective of a fictional Senior Station Officer (SSO). The drama features renowned actors Riaz and Rumana Rashid Ishita, and was directed by Hamed Hasan Noman. Notably, members of the FSCD also served as actors and advisers for the production, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure that the portrayal of the emergency service was accurate and authentic. Through its depiction of the SSO's experiences, Aguner Nona Jol seeks to provide insight into the challenges faced by members of the FSCD in their mission to protect public safety and respond to emergencies.

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