Call Fire: 10177
Fire Emergency South Africa can escalate in seconds.

Emergencies for fires in South Africa, act immediately. Do not hesitate.

Not sure what to do in a fire? Call the relevant emergency number below. Every second matters. Once help is on the way, use our map to locate the nearest operational fire hydrant to guide responders.

Call Fire: 10177
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Fire Emergency South Africa Numbers

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Before you need them.

Universal Emergency

112

Free from any cell phone in South Africa. Connects you to the nearest emergency services. Works even without airtime. This is the one number everyone should know.

Fire & Rescue

10177

Fire, explosion, or hazmat incident. Covers rescue operations. Available 24/7 nationwide.

South African Police

10111

Crime in progress, accident, or any situation requiring police presence. 24/7 emergency line.

Ambulance / EMS

10177

Medical emergency or injury from fire or accident. State ambulance is accessed via the same number as fire in most provinces.
What to do in a fire

5 fire safety steps to take for fire emergencies.

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Alert everyone and evacuate

Sound the alarm and get everyone and your pets out immediately - close doors behind you but do not lock them.

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Call 10177

Call the moment you're safe. Give your exact address, what's burning, and how many people may still be inside. Stay on the line.

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Locate nearest hydrant

Open the map and share the nearest operational hydrant with emergency services. That single action can save critical minutes.

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Do not re-enter

We know how hard this is - do not re-enter. Wait at your assembly point and guide emergency services when they arrive.

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After the fire, report it

Once you're safe - was a hydrant blocked or broken? Report it on the map so the next emergency is better served.

Find the Nearest Hydrant

Locate a working hydrant,
near you, right now.

Our live map shows every verified fire hydrant near your location. In an emergency, share the map directly with firefighters to help them find water faster – no searching, no guessing.
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Found a damaged or missing hydrant?
Tell us.

A broken hydrant is a public safety hazard. Reporting it takes 30 seconds and could save a life the next time an emergency happens in that street. We’ll update the map and notify the relevant municipality.
Common issues to report: cracked or leaking, valve rusted shut, obstructed by a vehicle or structure, unmarked or painted over, completely missing from listed location.
Report a damaged, missing or obstructed fire hydrant in your area.

Stand near the hydrant or its location, then tap the button below to capture your GPS coordinates.

You can also type coordinates manually if you know the exact location.

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