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Switzerland

Representative organization
Swiss Fire Fighters Federation
Representative
Laurent WEHRLI

  • Capital City: Bern

  • Country Area: 41,290 km²

  • Number of Inhabitants: Approximately 8.7 million

  • Emergency Number: 118 (fire-specific), 112 (general EU emergency number)

  • Number of Fire Stations: Approximately 1,300 firefighting organizations

  • Number of Career Firefighters: Approximately 1,200

  • Number of Volunteer Firefighters: Approximately 85,000ifa-swiss.chIAFC+10air-zermatt.ch+10ifolor.ch+10ifolor.ch

Switzerland's fire services operate primarily on a militia system, where most firefighters are volunteers who serve as part of their civic duty. Professional fire departments exist in larger cities and specific regions. Additionally, the International Fire Academy in Switzerland offers specialized training for firefighters, including courses in tunnel firefighting and emergency response.

Source: CTIF Fire Statistics Magazine 2024