Formation 1976 Headquarters Dubai | Legal status Active Website www.dcd.gov.ae | |
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Region served Dubai, United Arab Emirates Leadership Major General Rashid Thani Rashid Al Matroushi
Directorate General of Civil Defence | ||
The Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) is an Emergency Management Organisation of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Vision
To have The UAE as one of the most secure and safest countries in the world
Organisation Structure
The organisation is headed by Major General Rashid Thani Rashid Al Matroushi and consists of various other departments as mentioned below:
The Deputy Director General (DDG)
Director's Administrative Advisor (DAA)
Director's Advisor for Safety, Protection and Training (DASPT)
Director's Advisor for Fire and Rescue (DAFRA)
Emergency Number
Dubai Civil Defence can be reached in case of an emergency by dialling 997.
Vehicles
The Dubai Civil Defence has a wide range of vehicles to serve emergency situations and for rescue operations. The Dubai Civil Defence also has Chevrolet Corvette as part of its vehicle array.
In 2015, it was reported that Dubai Civil Defence had placed an initial order for twenty Martin Jetpacks, simulators, and training, for delivery in 2016. The principal application is fire department use for rescue from Dubai's extremely tall buildings.