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Always ready, because every second counts!
latest news
Smoke alarms become mandatory in ALL dwellings as of January 1, 2025
You own a home? Don’t wait until January 1, 2025 and already equip your home with a smoke detector.
Because smoke detectors save lives.
You are tenants? The installation of detectors is already mandatory in all rental housing in the Brussels-Capital Region.
latest news
Brussels Fire Department: always ready for what you care about
Heavy fall on a scooter. Twins born far too early. Or a small dog stuck in a burning building. No matter the situation: the Brussels Fire Department is always ready. And that deserves respect.
latest news
New procedure for Asian hornets
The Brussels Region is implementing a rational management of these insects. The Brussels Fire Department is free of charge and only available in case of emergency or danger. Use a professional who is specifically trained for less problematic nests.
Our values
50 years saving lives
- Service
- Team spirit
- Respect
- Integrity
- Efficiency
Nearly 1,400 people at your service: professional first-aiders, 112 phone operators, administrative and technical support... Our specialities and our differences unite us and make us better, for our commitment: your safety! Medical emergencies, accidents, fires, floods, disasters... Our work never stops! What's more, we also work upstream to analyse and prevent problems.
Brussels firefighters are always prepared, with passion and commitment, to provide assistance, protect our environment and contribute to a safer society.
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Nearly 4% more interventions each year
Advice and Services
Your administrative requests
We are at your side to prevent risks and provide follow-up care after an intervention. We are committed to providing a quality service, handling every request as efficiently as possible.
- Fire prevention
- Event security
- Road works
- Invoicing
- Complaint
Join our teams
On the ground or in our fire stations, our teams make the difference to make the Region safer! We are looking for people who are ready to give their all. Fancy an exciting career in an environment where everyone is welcome?
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Awareness-raising starts at primary school!
If we have to intervene in an emergency, it's already too late, because the incident has already taken place. The best way to ensure your safety is to adopt a few simple gestures. Book a tour of our fire station and find out how to avoid accidents!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Police: if you think the incident is malicious, report it as soon as possible.
- Your insurer (and/or mortgage lender): report the damage on the next business day.
- The housing company or landlord if you are a tenant.
- Your doctor if you are not feeling well. He or she can also help you deal with your fears and anxieties after the fire.
- Your loved ones: talk about what you’ve been through. Find people to share your story with.
They are simply forwarded to the persons concerned.
In some cases, these acknowledgements help to highlight the exemplary professionalism of the officers and these mentions are added to their files. These are assessments that can serve their career.
In any case, your thanks are never trivial. They are highly appreciated and motivate us to always give the best of ourselves.
We regularly receive drawings from children. We are very pleased too. We know nothing better about decorating our barracks!
Anyone directly involved in the intervention. Other administrative services such as the Police or the Commune are also entitled to obtain a certificate of intervention.
For applications for Ambulance Credential, we require one or more supporting documents:
Copy of the patient’s ID card on the front
- If the request is for a third party: a proxy with patient signature
- If the request is made by a person who has a relationship with the patient, include proof of that relationship
- If the request is made by an external (Insurance, Lawyer...), add a proof of contract/agreement with your client