About Us
Our Duty. Your Safety.
At Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, we are more than a Fire Department. We are protectors of life, property, and the environment. Our purpose, our people, and our promise come together in our dedicated service to the fire safety and well-being of every resident, visitor, and business across the Emirates of Sharjah.
Our Purpose
Beyond emergency response and firefighting, our purpose here is to embed a culture of fire safety, fire prevention, preparedness, and resilience into every aspect of life in the Emirate of Sharjah. We are here to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to take shared responsibility for reducing fire risks and protecting what matters most, lives.
Our People
The heart of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority is its people. Our team includes frontline leaders, officers, experts, engineers, and support teams whose expertise and dedication drive our success. With persistent training and the use of advanced tools, they work across compliance, prevention, inspection, enforcement, and rescue, ensuring living and working spaces meet the highest fire safety standards and building trust within the community.
Our Promise
We lead by example - educating, partnering, and innovating alongside the people we serve to make Emirate of Sharjah not just fire-safe, but fire-smart. We stand committed to safeguarding today and strengthening tomorrow for every resident, visitor, and stakeholder.
Join us in building a safer Emirates of Sharjah. Explore our services, participate in our awareness programmes, or connect with us to learn how you can contribute to a fire-safe Emirate.
Our Mission
Protect, Prevent, Empower
Protect
Lives and assets through a swift and a professional emergency response.
Prevent
Risks by setting and enforcing ahead of the curve fire safety codes and standards.
Empower
Communities with knowledge, training, tools, and partnerships that turn safety from rules and regulations into a shared value.
Our Vision
Safe Sharjah
We envision Sharjah as a leader in fire and life safety. A place where every citisen, resident, and visitor feel secure, informed, and empowered. Our vision is to create a fire-safe Emirate of Sharjah, where innovation, resilience, and community collaboration set the standard for protecting lives, property, and the environment.
Director General’s Message
Major General Yousef Obaid Yousef Harmoul Al Shamsi
Welcome to the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority’s digital platform
As Director General, I am proud to lead a dedicated team committed to protecting the lives, property, and well-being of Emirate of Sharjah’s vibrant and multicultural community.
“This website, available both in Arabic and English, is your central hub to access smart services, fire safety resources, and approvals. It also offers regulations, checklists, community awareness initiatives, and emergency contacts, all of which are all designed to support your efforts towards a safer Emirate of Sharjah.”
Beyond responding to emergencies, we work tirelessly and strategically to prevent them, encouraging innovation, collaboration, training, and public education. Together with our community, we aim to build a resilient, secure, and fire-safe Emirate of Sharjah.
I invite you to explore, engage, and join us in strengthening the culture of fire and life safety across the Emirate of Sharjah.
