China Fire and Rescue
China Fire and Rescue is China's primary firefighting force, which is overseen by the National Fire and Rescue Administration. CFR responsibilities include fire and rescue tasks, forest firefighting, preventing and resolving major safety risks, disasters and accident response, and national fire prevention and emergency rescue tasks.
History
On March 17, 2018, the 13th National People's Congress approved the creation of the Ministry of Emergency Management, which took over disaster and emergency response and management responsibilities from various agencies, with the Ministry of Public Security's and.CFR was officially established on October 10, 2018 by amalgamting relevant MEM response units. It was managed by the MEM's and in a similar manner to the People's Police. MEM received the CFR's flag from General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping at a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on November 9. The National Fire and Rescue Administration was created on January 6, 2023 by merging the MEM bureaus.
In June 2024, fire and rescue organizations were publicly designated as "Provincial Fire and Rescue Bureaus" and "Municipal Fire and Rescue Bureaus" depending on their administrative level.
Duties
CFR responsibilities include fire and rescue tasks, forest firefighting, preventing and resolving major safety risks, disasters and accident response, and national fire prevention and emergency rescue tasks.Oath
The official oath of China Fire and Rescue reads as followsIdentification
Flag and Emblem
The flag consists of two colors: red and blue. The red symbolizes the Chinese Communist Party and the nation, while the blue represents the fire and rescue force, signifying that the team operates under the leadership of the Party and the state as a disciplined force. At the center of the flag is an emblem featuring a shield supported by olive branches, symbolizing the team's role as guardians of public safety, property, and social stability.The emblem primarily features gold as its main color, with blue in the central area. Olive and pine branches flank the shield, representing the team's responsibility to protect the safety of people's lives, property, and maintain social stability. The inclusion of the national emblem signifies the authority of the state and reflects the team's mission to perform its duties in accordance with the law.
The symbol is encircled by olive branches, symbolizing peace and safety. Five five-pointed stars represent the lawful fulfillment of state-assigned duties. The clasped wrists symbolize rescue efforts, while the wings of an eagle denote responsiveness and swift action. Crossed axes and a fire hose indicate the team's firefighting functions.