Quick Answer: Gambia Fire Emergency Number

The national emergency number for the Gambia Fire and Rescue Services is:

📞 118

This is the primary, toll-free fire emergency hotline you can dial from anywhere in The Gambia for immediate fire response.

Additional Fire Station Contact Numbers

If you need to reach a specific fire station directly (for non-emergency inquiries, follow-ups, or local coordination), here are the contact details for fire stations across The Gambia:

Fire Station| Location| Phone Number
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Banjul Fire Station| 9 Ecowas Avenue, Banjul| +220 4227666
Kotu Fire Station| Kotu| +220 4463470
Bakau Fire Station| Bakau| +220 4495415
Serekunda Fire Station| Serekunda| +220 4372707
Brikama Fire Station| Brikama, Western Region| +220 4484559
Bansang Fire Station| Bansang| +220 5674333
Barra Fire Station| Barra| +220 5710272
Basse Fire Station| Basse| +220 5668905
Farafenni Fire Station| Farafenni| +220 5735148
Kanilai Fire Station| Kanilai| +220 9358331 / 3303258
Soma Fire Station| Soma| +220 5531608
Bajakunda Fire Station| Bajakunda| +220 3363109 / 9741422

Other Essential Emergency Numbers in The Gambia

For quick reference during any emergency situation, here are the key national hotlines:

  • Ambulance/Medical Emergency: 116
  • Police: 117
  • Fire and Rescue: 118
  • Red Cross/Humanitarian Aid: 1199
  • Tourist Services: 1030
  • Gender-Based Violence Support: 1313
  • Electricity Emergency: 1669
  • Water Emergency: 1669
  • Health Services: 1025
  • Consumer Protection (including fuel issues): 148

💡 Tip: The European emergency number 112 also works in The Gambia and will connect you to emergency services.

How to Use These Numbers

  • In an emergency: Dial 118 immediately for fire incidents.
  • From a mobile phone: You can dial 118, 112, or the specific station number.
  • From a landline: Dial 118 for fastest response.
  • Services are generally free and operational 24/7.

About the Gambia Fire and Rescue Services (GFRS)

The Gambia Fire and Rescue Services is the national agency responsible for fire prevention, fire fighting, and rescue operations throughout the country. They operate multiple fire stations strategically located across all regions to ensure rapid response times.

TL;DR: For fire emergencies in The Gambia, dial 118. Individual fire station numbers are available if you need direct local contact.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.