About Colombo Fire Department Services Offered Fire Stations & Operations Training & Awareness Contact Information Why It Matters
The Colombo Fire Department is the official municipal fire and emergency services provider for Sri Lanka’s capital city. Functioning under the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), the department is dedicated to safeguarding lives and properties through proactive fire response, rescue missions, and public safety enforcement.
• Fire suppression and rescue within Colombo city
• Emergency response to building collapses, road accidents, and flood incidents
• Routine fire drills, fire extinguisher training, and evacuation assistance for schools, hospitals, and high-rises
• Fire safety inspections and issuing of fire clearance certificates
• Assistance during national events, processions, and disaster-prone conditions
The department operates several fire stations across the city including central Colombo, Borella, Wellawatte, and suburbs—ensuring timely intervention through well-distributed response units and fire trucks. Stations are equipped with ladder trucks, breathing apparatus, fireboats, and rescue equipment.
The Colombo Fire Department actively engages the public with fire safety workshops, mock drills, and awareness campaigns in schools and community halls. Firefighter recruitment and training programs ensure readiness and professionalism in emergency handling.
Head Office: Colombo Fire Department, CMC Premises, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
Emergency Hotline: 011 242 2222 (24/7)
Email: [email protected]
Website: fireservicedepartmentsrilanka.com
As the capital’s first line of defense in fire and rescue emergencies, the Colombo Fire Department is vital to urban resilience, ensuring Colombo’s buildings, public spaces, and communities are safe, protected, and well-prepared.
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