Fire Brigade (ફાયર બ્રિગેડ)

🚒 Surat Fire Brigade & Emergency Services – Overview & Station Details

The Surat Fire Brigade—under the Fire & Emergency Services Department of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)—has a legacy dating back to 1852. Since coming under SMC control in 1966, it responds to an average of 2,200 emergencies annually—ranging from fires and rescues to natural disasters—under the motto: “We Serve to Save.” suratmunicipal.gov.in

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Services

Firefighting across municipal limits (free of charge)
Rescue during floods, earthquakes, and other disasters
Issuing Fire NOCs and safety certificates (valid for 2 years)
Ambulance & dead body van services
Stand-by duty at public events, VIP visits, religious festivals (fee applies)
Fire safety inspections of buildings & high-rises suratmunicipal.gov.in suratmunicipal.gov.in+2suratmunicipal.gov.in+2suratmunicipal.gov.in+2

Emergency Contact: Dial 101 (no call charges, even from PCOs) or SMC Fire Control Room: 0261‑2414139 / 2414195 / 2414196

🚒 Surat Fire Station Network

Surat’s fire stations are distributed across zones. Below is a chart of active stations and their contact info:

Central Zone

Majura Gate Fire Station: Opp. Jolly Plaza, Majura Gate — 📞 2230686
Muglisara Fire Station: Beside SMC HQ, Muglisara Main Road — 📞 2400172
Navsari Bazar Fire Station: Char Rasta, Opp. Mobin Hospital — 📞 2400246
Ganchi Sheri Fire Station: Motala Sheri, near Tower Rd — 📞 2400173 suratmunicipal.gov.in+11mysurat.in+11suratmunicipal.gov.in+11

West Zone (Rander)

Adajan Fire Station: Opp. Star Bazar, Surat–Hazira Road — 📞 2781232
Morabhagal Fire Station: Morabhagal Char Rasta — 📞 2770768
Palanpor Fire Station: Palanpore Gam Road — 📞 (see zone for admin) suratmunicipal.gov.in+4suratmunicipal.gov.in+4mysurat.in+4

North Zone (Katargam)

Kosad Fire Station: Opp. Kosad Health Center — 📞 2497240
Katargam Fire Station: Dholakia Garden Road — 📞 2482269 mysurat.in+1suratmunicipal.gov.in+1

South East Zone (Limbayat)

Mandarwaja Fire Station: Ring Rd, Aman Nagar — 📞 2331357
Dumbhal Fire Station: Model Town Road, Dumbhal — 📞 2913509 suratmunicipal.gov.in+12suratmunicipal.gov.in+12mysurat.in+12

(Additional stations are active in East, South, South West zones—refer to SMC for full details.)

🛡️ Stand‑by & Safety Services

Public events / VIP protection: Available on-demand (fee-based); request through Chief Fire Officer with a DD/Pay Order
Fire safety audits & NOCs for buildings: Safety inspection mandatory; certificates valid for 2 years post-renewal requirements under GH/V/9 rules suratmunicipal.gov.in+5suratmunicipal.gov.in+5suratmunicipal.gov.in+5

📞 Important Contacts

Emergency: Dial 101 (no charge)
Control Room: 0261‑2414139 / 2414195 / 2414196 suratmunicipal.gov.in suratmunicipal.gov.in
Chief Fire Officer: Consult local station for specific officer contacts

📌 Citizen Guidance

In case of fire: Trigger alarms, inform Fire Brigade, use immediate risks-based firefighting, then evacuate calmly
Let engines pass, keep hydrants or water access clear, and cooperate with firefighters
Learn escape routes and operating safety equipment in advance
Avoid lifts; close windows/doors when evacuating to reduce smoke spread

🖥️ Online & Virtual Services

Use Surat Municipal’s Virtual Civic Center to:

Apply for Fire NOC
Lodge complaints or feedback
Access fire safety info & documentation suratmunicipal.gov.in+2suratmunicipal.gov.in+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2 suratmunicipal.gov.in+10suratmunicipal.gov.in+10suratmunicipal.gov.in+10 suratmunicipal.gov.in+1suratmunicipal.gov.in+1

✅ Summary

Surat’s Fire & Emergency Services offer comprehensive protection—24/7 fire response, disaster relief, public safety oversight, certification services, and event support—with a wide network across all municipal zones. Keep emergency numbers accessible, stay safety-aware, and use SMC’s services responsibly.