Federal Office for Civil Protection

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Federal Office for Civil Protection
(in German) Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz
(in French) Office fédéral de la protection de la population
(in Italian) Ufficio federale della sicurezza alimentare e di veterinaria
Agency overview
JurisdictionFederal administration of Switzerland
HeadquartersBern
Employees324
Minister responsible
Parent agencyFederal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Websitebabs.admin.ch

The Federal Office for Civil Protection (FSVO) (German: Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz, BABS, French: Office fédéral de la protection de la population, OFPP, Italian: Ufficio federale della protezione della popolazione, UFPP) is the federal office responsible for the civil defense services of the Swiss cantons and municipalities. It is subordinated to the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport.

Tasks

The role of the Federal Office for Civil Protection is to ensure the co-ordination of leadership, protection, rescue and assistance in co-operation with the five pillars of civil protection, i.e. the police, the fire brigade, civil protection, technical services (water, electricity, communication) and public health services in the event of a disaster, emergency or armed conflict.[1]

The FSVO consists of six business units,[2] including:

References

  1. ^ "Basic FOCP legislation". Federal Office for Civil Protection FOCP. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. ^ "Organisation of the FOCP". Federal Office for Civil Protection FOCP. Retrieved 2023-05-11.

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