Hasičský záchranný sbor Zlínského kraje

Profile narrative

Hasičský záchranný sbor Zlínského kraje is the regional fire and rescue service responsible for providing emergency response across the Zlín Region of Czechia. Its core duties include fire suppression, technical rescue operations, hazardous material incident management, and support for emergency medical services. The organisation also engages in fire prevention activities, public safety education, and the maintenance of readiness for civil protection tasks. It operates under the legal framework of the Czech Fire Rescue Service.

As a regional unit, its area of responsibility covers the administrative boundaries of the Zlín Region, serving both urban centres such as Zlín and Uherské Hradiště and the surrounding rural communities. The service coordinates with other components of the national Integrated Rescue System to ensure a unified response to large‑scale incidents. While specific personnel numbers or fleet sizes are not disclosed in the available sources, its mandate is to protect the population, property, and environment within its jurisdiction.

The organisation is a public sector entity subordinate to the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic and forms part of the nationwide hierarchy of fire and rescue services. It is equipped and trained for a range of rescue scenarios, including technical rescue, hazardous materials incidents, and operations in complex environments. In March 2025 the service experienced a cyber attack that prompted the adoption of alternative communication channels and triggered an investigation by police cybercrime units and the National Cyber and Information Security Office. This incident highlights the increasing importance of cyber resilience for critical emergency services.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.