Fire safety that works when it matters.

The Challenge

Before NFEC, many extinguishers were:

• Fake, expired or recycled and painted as new
• Unserviced and unreliable during emergencies
• Used for illegal activities, including contraband concealment

The Solution

FEIMS assigns each extinguisher a unique digital identity (FEID), links it to its owner and service history, and enables quick verification via QR code.

Public Benefit

Citizens, businesses and government gain confidence that extinguishers in use are genuine, correctly serviced and ready for real emergencies.

1. FEID Distributors Appointed

Federal Fire Service and State Fire Service Welfare/Cooperatives are appointed as FEID Distributors, responsible for receiving and managing NFEC stickers within their jurisdictions.

2. FEID Sticker Procurement & Resale

FEID distributors obtain stickers at official cost and resell them to:

• Certified servicing vendors
• Fire safety companies
• DCP packaging and refill ventures

3. Strategic Vendor Deployment

Vendors are deployed to markets, filling stations, estates, offices, motor parks and high-risk locations to offer NFEC-compliant services and support.

4. Free Public Training

The public is taught how to use fire extinguishers correctly. Citizens practice using their existing extinguisher in a safe, supervised demonstration.

5. Refill & Digital Activation

After training, the vendor refills and recharges the cylinder, attaches the NFEC FEID sticker, and activates it with the owner’s details in the FEIMS database.

6. Provision for Those Without Extinguishers

If a citizen or organization does not own an extinguisher, the vendor supplies an NFEC-approved unit, applies a FEID and registers it in the system.

7. Manufacturer & Importer Compliance

All manufacturers and importers must register via the Federal Fire Service website and obtain NFEC manufacturing codes and FEID allocations for their products.

8. Multi-Agency Data Access

Through secure APIs, authorized agencies such as Customs, Police, NDLEA, FRSC, NSCDC, VIO, ONSA and the Nigerian Army can access NFEC data for compliance and security purposes.

Phase 1 – Construction & System Readiness

• PPP award and agreement – achieved
• Stakeholder notifications – completed
• System design, development, testing and hosting – completed
• Database validation with pilot groups (e.g. MATAN, Benue, HATOMSA)
• National stakeholder buy-in (Governors, NPF, FRSC, NSCDC, NEMA)
• NFDRC software and mobile app upgrades – completed
• Headquarters and State Project Delivery Teams – in place
• APIs for NDLEA, ONSA, FRSC and others – developed

Phase 1 Status

Phase 2 – National Operational Rollout will focus on mass vendor onboarding, state command activation, public awareness campaigns and continuous monitoring.

Government

• Federal Fire Service (FFS)
• Ministry of Interior
• State Fire Services
• State Governments

Security & Enforcement

• Nigeria Police Force
• NDLEA, NSCDC, FRSC, VIO
• Nigeria Customs Service
• Office of the National Security Adviser

Private Sector & Public

• Manufacturers & Importers
• Accredited distributors & vendors
• Corporate organizations & SMEs
• Households, institutions & communities

Vendor Responsibilities

• Provide free practical fire extinguisher training
• Refill and recharge extinguishers after training
• Attach and activate NFEC FEID stickers
• Sell NFEC-approved extinguishers where needed
• Maintain accurate digital records via the NFEC app

Distributor Responsibilities

• Request FEID stickers from NFEC at distributor cost
• Resell to approved vendors and fire safety companies
• Maintain transparent stock and movement records
• Support state-level compliance and inspections

To learn more about vendor or distributor accreditation, please contact the Federal Fire Service or your State Fire Service command.