Lagos State Fire Service

Lagos State Fire Service
Agency overview
Formed	1972
Jurisdiction	Government of Lagos State
Headquarters	Alausa Fire station (HQ), Governor Road. Ikeja, Lagos
Employees	553 Operational Staff including 9 Non Uniform Staff for various fields.
Agency executives	Mrs. Adeseye Margaret Abimbola, Director; Mr. Ogabi Olajide Adeshina, Deputy Head 1; Mrs. Alelamole Jemilat Abiola, Deputy Head II;
Website	fireservice.lagosstate.gov.ng

The Lagos State Fire Service is the statutory fire and rescue service for Lagos State.

Established in 1972 by the Lagos State Law Cap.42 of 1972, it is primarily tasked with managing fire emergencies in Lagos State. The service is responsible for fire protection and community safety among residents and visitors across the state.

The Lagos State Fire Service was established on August 31, 1972, with an Expatriate Chief Fire Officer, Sir Allan Flemming, as the first Chief Fire Officer with a three-man crew.

In 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Mrs Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

The Lagos State Fire Service employs 553 operational personnel, including 9 non-uniformed personnel in various fields.

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