To prevent and suppress unwanted fires by rendering prompt and efficient services so as to keep the loss of life and property to the minimum.

To conduct fire safety inspection in hazardous occupancies and to advise Management so as to reduce risk by fire.

To impart training in Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Fire Protection.

To implement fire safety regulatory measures under Fire Service Rules for uses of places and trades for purposes inter-alia involving risk from fires.

To provide stand by protection at large gatherings and important public and private functions.

To check the installation of Fire Protection measures and carry out Firefighting and responding to non-fire emergencies due to natural and man-made disasters.

To prevent loss of life and property from fire and non-fire emergencies like highway motor accidents, building collapse, landslides, still water rescue, Industrial hazards, spillage and toxic release, inter-ail technological hazards and to render humanitarian services and special services.

To promote Community based preventive and coping strategies for all kinds of emergencies including fire etc.