消防署 Xīaofángshǔ |
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Formed | 1 March 1995 |
Jurisdiction | Taiwan (ROC) |
Headquarters | Dapinglin, Xindian District, New Taipei City |
Employees | Establishment and 16,933 people, 12,913 people actually post |
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Parent agency | Ministry of the Interior (Taiwan) |
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Website | www.nfa.gov.tw |
The National Fire Agency of the Ministry of the Interior (NFA; Chinese: 內政部消防署; pinyin: Nèizhèngbù Xīaofángshǔ) is a statutory agency under the Ministry of the Interior of the Taiwan (ROC). The agency provides emergency medical, fire prevention, firefighting and disaster rescue service as well as protecting civilian lives, property and safety. It was established in March 1995.
The agency is administered by the Director General which reports to the Minister for Interior. The current Director General is Chi-Tang Yeh.
The National Fire Agency is composed of the following divisions:
The agency is accessible within walking distance from Dapinglin Station of the Taipei Metro.