The Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Hebrew: שירותי כבאות והצלה, Sherutei Kaba'ut VeHatzala) is the Israeli state organization for fire fighting and rescuing. The organisation also provides rescue services from terror attacks, car accident and dangerous substance spillages, along with Magen David Adom, the National EMS. They are also involved in public education and awareness campaigns. The service is accessed by calling 102 from any phone. As of 2010, the director of the services is Shimon Romach.
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