Under permanent requisition, the National Fire Brigade, acting on behalf of the administrative authorities and local and regional councils, has the following missions:

• Combating disasters and their after-effects;
• Rescuing people and property in danger;
• Participating in disaster management;
• Participating in prevention and sensitisation studies and actions within its area of ​​competence.

More specifically, the Units are responsible for:

• Firefighting;
• Combating disasters and their after-effects;
• Helping people in danger;
• Safeguarding property at risk;
• Participating in disaster management;
• Participating in prevention and sensitisation studies and actions within their areas of competence.

They also ensure compliance with regulations relating to:

• Housing development;
• Construction of residential buildings;
• Construction of high buildings;
• Construction of public facilities;
• Construction of fire hydrant networks in fire stations and in the localities where they are found, and more generally, they participate in the study of safety challenges in various public facilities.