Fire Services in Chandigarh

Fire emergency services in Chandigarh were started in the year 1956. Now the fire brigade has seven fire stations, with its head quarters located at sector 17. It is commanded by the chief fire officer. The chief fire officer functions under the administration of commissioner, Municipal Corporation.

 The services of these fire stations involve lifesaving or rescue operations, humanitarian services and services urgently necessary in the public interest, are rendered. These services cover a wide range of incidents such as house collapses, train and motor accidents, drowning accidents, tree collapses, earth quake, oil and acid spillages etc.

The universal number for fire service is 101