Frequently Asked Questions

What is Civil Defence?     Top
Civil Defence includes any measures not amounting to actual combat, for affording defence against any form of hostile attack by a foreign power or for depriving any form of hostile attack by a foreign power of its effect, whether such measures are taken before, during or after the time of the attack, and includes remedial measures during calamity or disaster in peace time.   
   
Why is Civil Defence being introduced? Top
  • Render advice on civil defence and fire service matters to public and private sector.
  • Impart basic civil defence, first aid, rescue and fire training to general public, industrial/commercial concerns.
  • Specify, coordinate and enforce fire protection and civil defence measures in industrial and commercial concerns and in other premises considered essential.
  • Inspect Municipal Fire Brigades and fire protection measures in industrial / Commercial concerns etc.
  • Hold Fire Co-ordination Exercises, Civil Defence Demonstrations and Seminars in all major towns of the Province.
  • Standardize fire appliances and equipments.
  • Plan and co-ordinate Civil Defence Schemes in classified towns as per reports of the Civil Defence Committee on Defence Planning or as per instructions issued by the Federal/ Provincial Government.
  • Liaise with the Armed Forces for Fortress and Air Defence on matter relating to Civil Defence.
  • Issue instructions to urban councils and other agencies in Civil Defence functions.
  • Assist Government Departments with available resources in peace and war emergencies.
  • Organize Warden Service in classified towns and train its volunteers for Civil Defence services.
  • Help local administration in peace and war emergencies through the Warden Service and its Volunteers.
  • Render first aid and evacuate casualties during emergencies, if such resources are available.
  • Carry out publicity for mass education in Civil Defence.
  • Provide assistance, render advice and impart training in bomb detection and disposal.
  • Train Civil Defence staff in the functioning of Civil Defence Services.
  • Render miscellaneous services at the district level: Anti-Dengue, Anti-Polio Campaigns, duties in Sunday / Ramazan Bazars, Moharram-ul-Harram / Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions, verification and distribution of checques among the victims of bomb blasts / accidents etc and any other duties assigned by the District Coordination Officers / Controllers Civil Defence.
When was Civil Defence introduced? Top
  • The Civil Defence Department was come into effect in 1948 under the name Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in the aftermath of world War-II.
  • In 1951 the organization was renamed as Civil Defence under Civil Defence Ordinance 1951 (later amended as Civil Defence Act 1952) and Civil Defence (Special Powers) Rules 1951.
  • In 2001 the Department was devolved after Devolution of Power Plan was promulgated.
  • Most important mandate of the Civil Defence Department is responding to emergency either in case of enemy action during war or to combat natural and manmade disasters.
What is the role of Civil Defence? Top
  • Role in war emergency.
  • Role in emergency and manmade disasters.
  • Enrolment of volunteers as an auxiliary force.
  • Prevention of fire and other emergencies:
  • Rendering advice.
  • Specifying fire and Civil Defence measures.
  • Safety inspections.
  • Training in the above areas.
 
How can I contact the Civil Defence Department? Top
The Civil Defence in the Punjab Lahore can be contacted by sending email at directoratepcb@punjab.gov.pk