Ankara, Turkey – The Ankara Fire Department, operating under the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB), released its 2025 annual report today, detailing its extensive operations throughout the year. The department, with its 49 stations, 1,527 personnel, and 294 vehicles, provided round-the-clock service, intervening in a total of 32,675 incidents.
Key Statistics from the 2025 Report
According to the report, the incidents handled by the Ankara Fire Department in 2025 included:
- Fires: 12,947 incidents
- Rescue Operations: 13,699 incidents
- Traffic Accidents: 1,565 incidents
- Floods and Water Damage: 1,134 incidents
- Hazardous Situations and Precautionary Interventions: 1,475 incidents
The comprehensive report from the Ankara Fire Department’s Fire Research and Statistics Unit revealed that rescue operations encompassed a wide array of situations, such as individuals trapped in elevators, flag installations, patient rescues, locked door openings, and other hazardous scenarios.
Primary Causes of Fires and Extent of Damage
Beyond global warming, the report identified cigarettes, matches, and lighters as the primary causes of fires in the region. These fires resulted in significant damage across various property types:
- Residences: 1,286 units damaged
- Workplaces: 496 units damaged
- Vehicles: 1,216 damaged
- Chimneys: 240 damaged
- Transformers: 128 damaged
- Huts/Shacks: 75 damaged
In addition to structural and vehicle fires, the department’s teams also tackled 7,642 incidents involving cultivated areas, stubble, waste, and tire fires, underscoring the diverse challenges faced by the fire department.
Commitment to Public Safety
The Ankara Fire Department’s 2025 report highlights its critical role in ensuring public safety and responding to a wide range of emergencies. The department’s continuous operation, extensive personnel, and modern fleet demonstrate its unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of Ankara’s residents. The detailed statistics provide valuable insights into the types of incidents occurring in the city and will undoubtedly inform future prevention strategies and resource allocation.
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