Introduction
Brunei Fire
Services is a department under the purview of the Ministry of Home
Affairs.
In early 1920s, fire services in Brunei had been
organised under the authority of the Police Force, a set up which had
lasted for many years despite a full complement of available fire
fighting equipment and able men.
It was only in the 1960s that
the full legal status of a fire department had been achieved (Fire
Brigade Enactment of 1966).
In 1987, Brunei Fire Services for the
first time had recruited 45 female firefighters.
A year after the
process of institutionisation, the country's fire department had become
complete and a new name was adopted - the Brunei Fire
Services.
At present, Brunei Fire Services has 1,131 personnel
from various ranks (both male and female) and civilians, and 17 modern
fire stations strategically located around Negara Brunei Darussalam in
which its operations cover both land and water.
The Brunei Fire
Services Headquarter span across a ten-acre site in the Old Airport
Complex. It houses the Administration Offices, Training Unit, Fire
Station, Sport Complex, and has complete facilities for Accommodation
and Recreation.
The Crest of
Brunei Fire Services
Beneath the state crest shows
a torch, crossed axes, a flame, Fire Services symbol, padi and
green
leaves.
The torch signifies readiness to act in all
emergencies. The crossed axes represent dedication. The flame signifies
the will to progress in all aspects. The Fire Services symbol is red.
Padi symbolises the staple food of the country and the green leaves
signifies the concept of life based on the teachings of Islam. All these
on a blue background signifying water, the main media for extinguishing
fires.
Our
Vision
A world
class organisation in providing fire fighting, rescue and civil defence
services.
Our
Mission
To
safeguard and save life and property.
Our
Objectives
To ensure that Negara Brunei Darussalam
has the capability to control, prevent and fight fires, from giving
first aid assistance, rescue services and any other duties related to
emergencies including civil defence function when situation
required.
To ensure public safety with regards to fire prevention
requirements for domestic buildings, places of work or
worship.
To safeguard and preserve the country's economy and
harmony of its people so that it would not be jeopardised because of
natural disaster or man-made disaster.
