The Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is responsible for ensuring the people of the Republic of Mauritius are supported by, and benefit from, an effective disaster and emergency management system and essential emergency response services. The MFRS provides fire mitigation and management services, emergency rescue and disaster management services. The MFRS currently operates 11 fire stations manned by 938 firefighters working on a shift system to provide fire and emergency cover for the whole country with a population of about 1.3 million. This gives us a fire fighter-to-population ratio of 1 fire fighter on duty for every 5500 in population to respond to an annual average of 7000 to 8000 fires, about 4500 non-fire incidents with a fleet of 33 firefighting vehicles.
Our Mission
The Mission of the MFRS is to protect and reduce losses of life and property; to reduce damage to the environment due to fires, hazardous materials; natural disasters, and other emergencies caused by acts of man and nature; to promote the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens of the community.
Our Vision
The vision of the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is to have a Republic of Mauritius free from the dangers of fire and other emergency threats, and safe to live, work and visit anytime and anywhere.