The Fire Service Department operates under strict discipline expecting orders to be executed without hesitation and carries out operational activities using modern concepts. Based on many years of experience, it carries out its operations by following well-prepared standard methods and taking safe and secure approaches.
The following operations are the main ones.
• Structural fire. At the top of tall buildings and factories.
• Vehicle and vessel firefighting and fire control.
• Tunnel fire, ventilation.
• Ambulance services.
• Hazardous Materials Interventions.
• Responses to traumatic events.
• Provision of water related rescue services.
All these services are provided completely free of charge within the metropolitan area of the Colombo Metropolitan Municipality. The Fire Service Department, which comes forward to provide humanitarian services in times of floods, cyclones, floods, etc., is able to win a place in the hearts of the urban people due to its actions such as emergency water supply, pumping services, removal of fallen trees, and constant duty.