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About us
Management
The State Fire and Rescue Service is a direct administrative institution under the supervision of the Minister of Internal Affairs. The Service implements the national policy in the field of fire safety, fire fighting, rescue work, civil defense and the single emergency call number "112" throughout the territory of Latvia.
Tasks and functions
Functions and tasks of the State Fire and Rescue Service
Fire-fighting and Rescue Works
Emergency Response Centre
When to call 112?
Actions When Calling Number 112
Do NOT Call 112
112 in Latvia
112 in Europe
Useful Websites
Fire safety supervison
Civil Protection
Legal Framework
Coordination and cooperation structure in the area of civil protection
State Civil Protection Plan
Civil Protection Commissions of Co-operation Territory
National Early Warning System
Inspections and Increased Danger Objects
Civil protection exercises and public awareness
International cooperation in the area of civil protection
Projects in the area of civil protection
International cooperation
The section provides information about State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia participation in the International cooperations
European Union Civil Protection Mechanism
International Association of Fire and Rescue services (CTIF)
Federation of European fire officers (FEU)
Projects
History
Code of Ethics
Whistleblowing
Privacy Policy
Fire sport
Fire sport is a sport discipline, that combines elements of athletics and firefighting. In the Latvian championship in fire sport, medals are won in four disciplines - 100m obstacle course (A race for individuals. Obstacles are specially designed to simulate firfighting rality), ascent to 4th floor of a training tower, 4x100m obstacle relay race and fire…
Services
Fee services of State Fire and Rescue Service
Services of Latvia's Fire Museum
Check and payment of administrative penalties
Current events
News
News of State Fire and Rescue Service
Safety tips
Various safety tips are available on preventing potential hazards, as well as recommendations on how to act in both emergency and everyday situations
Fire safety
Recommendations - how to take care of fire safety.
Service interruptions
Strong wind, thunderstorm
Recommendations - what to do if you receive a warning about thunderstorms and strong winds and what to do during a storm and strong winds.
Going to the forest
Recommendations - how to prepare before going to the forest and swamp and what to do to avoid getting lost there.
Safety by and on the water
Safety tips for safe resting by and on the water.
During celebration
Safety tips to ensure you have a worry-free celebrations.
Floods
Recommendations - how to prepare for and act during floods.
If you're going to go on a trip
Safety tips related to potential dangers during traveling.
Recommendations in the field of civil protection
Safety tips - what you need to know to protect yourself; how residents are notified; what to do when receiving information about a threat; about evacuation; how to be prepared for non-standard situations; about critical ATMs.
Leakage of hazardous chemicals or radiation accident
Recommendations - what to do during a hazardous chemical spill or radiation emergency.
Photos and videos
Contacts
Contacts of the Authority
+371 68802112
+371 67223542
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Talejas street 1, Riga, LV-1026
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Latvian Firefighting Museum
Fire Fighting Development Research and Educational Work Division
Fire Fighting Development Research and Educational Work Division
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muzejs
[at]
vugd.gov.lv
+371 67331334
Location
Rīga, Hanzas iela 5, LV-1045
Employees
Aleksandrs Vinks
senior expert
+371 67075980
aleksandrs.vinks
[at]
vugd.gov.lv
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