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China aims to build a modern fire and rescue system by 2030
China says it plans to have a modern fire and rescue system largely in place by 2030.
The target is part of its 2026–2030 planning period, known as the 15th Five-Year Plan.
The government also aims to reduce deaths in fires and prevent major fires, while improving public fire safety and local response capacity.
The National Fire and Rescue Administration says it will focus on prevention, rescue capability, equipment, community safety and technology and training.
It plans to strengthen urban and rural, forest, specialist and air rescue operations and expand the use of domestically made firefighting aircraft, large helicopters and drones.
A separate emergency-management plan calls for better coordination of rescue teams and disaster supplies, with central and local reserves working together.
The government says people affected by disasters should receive effective help for basic needs within eight hours.
China aims to have largely established a modern fire and rescue force system with Chinese characteristics by 2030.
The target was announced by Song Shuxin, deputy head of the National Fire and Rescue Administration, at a press conference in Beijing on October 21, 2026.
The plan calls for stronger rescue capabilities across different types of disasters and improved fire prevention.
It also aims to reduce deaths from fires and fully curb major and exceptionally serious fire accidents.
Planned work includes improving rescue teams, equipment, safety governance, technology and training.
- Who
- China’s National Fire and Rescue Administration, with targets outlined by deputy head Song Shuxin.
- What
- China aims to largely establish a modern fire and rescue force system by 2030 and improve its ability to respond to different types of disasters.
- When
- The target is for 2030. It was announced on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Beijing, at a State Council Information Office press conference.
- Why
- To strengthen fire prevention and rescue capabilities, reduce fire deaths and curb major fire accidents.
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Song Shuxin outlined the fire and rescue targets for the 15th Five-Year Plan period at a press conference in Beijing.
China aims to have largely established its modern fire and rescue force system and substantially improved its comprehensive rescue capabilities.
- Target year
- 2030
- Announced by
- Song Shuxin, deputy head of the National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Press conference location
- Beijing
- Rescue capabilities
- Urban and rural firefighting, forest and grassland firefighting, special-disaster rescue and aviation rescue
- Fire safety goals
- Fire deaths should fall, and major and exceptionally serious fire accidents should be fully curbed
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What people are saying
By 2030, the modern fire and rescue force system with Chinese characteristics will be largely established, and practical capabilities for comprehensive rescue across all types of disasters will be greatly enhanced.