Aslan celebrated the holiday with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employees

22.5.2026 17:06:37

In his speech at the Eid al-Adha celebration with the staff, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan said, “No service is disrupted in Istanbul. We have no payment problems. We have no cleaning problems, no transportation problems, and no disruptions at the construction sites. This success is entirely yours. I repeat: Thank you for being here, and thank you for being with us. Allah has brought us together, our paths have crossed. Therefore, may Allah bring our paths together with good people in the future and may we continue to serve this country and this nation.” "May Allah grant it to all of us," he said.

Aslan continued, "Believe me, Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has no worries at all. I've said it many times before, and I want to say it again today. He doesn't say, 'What happened to that?', 'Decide this way', 'Do this like that'. He only says: 'I have entrusted Istanbul to the people of Istanbul, and I trust you and my 92,000 friends and companions.' He knows that Istanbul has 92,000 guardians, that they are protecting 16 million Istanbul residents. Therefore, he has no worries at all."

Following the speeches, Aslan and the senior management of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality shook hands with each employee individually and wished them a happy holiday.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality will recruit 122 firefighters and 75 civil servants

22.5.2026 17:02:28

Within this scope, recruitment will be conducted for firefighter and various other civil servant positions through open appointment, provided that candidates meet the specified title, class, rank, number, qualifications, KPSS score type, KPSS minimum score, and other requirements. Applications will be made electronically between June 22nd and 28th via the address https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/ibb-is-basvurusu.

Candidates may only apply for one position for which they meet the requirements.

Candidates will be ranked according to their KPSS scores; starting with the highest scoring candidate, five times the number of vacant positions for each title will be invited to the exam. An oral exam will be held for civil servant positions, and a written and practical exam will be held for firefighter positions.

For firefighter positions, height and weight measurements will be taken under the supervision of a physician before the practical exam. Candidates found not to meet the height and weight requirements they declared during the application process will be eliminated without being allowed to take the practical exam. Furthermore, criminal complaints will be filed with the relevant authorities against candidates found to have made false statements.

Applications submitted with incomplete or false information or documents, or those that do not meet the conditions specified in the announcement, will not be processed.

The list of candidates eligible to take the exam will be announced on July 6, 2026, on the IMM website at https://www.ibb.gov.tr, and candidates will be able to access their exam entry documents via https://www.turkiye.gov.tr.

A separate announcement regarding the documents required for appointment from successful candidates will be published on the IMM website at https://www.ibb.gov.tr.

Click here to access the announcement for the 122 Firefighter recruitment exam.

Click here to access the announcement for the 75 Civil Servant recruitment exam.

Click here for the Firefighter Fitness Course and Vehicle Course.

Click here to apply for the exam (between 22/06/2026 and 28/06/2026).

The champion has been announced

21.5.2026 21:52:30

We congratulate Fatih fire station team, the champion of the 2026 Traditional Fire Department Football Tournament. We also congratulate Arnavutköy fire station team, who reached the final, and Maltepe fire station team, who finished 3rd.

Electric scooter fire in Fatih

20.5.2026 17:24:49

Upon receiving a report at approximately 13:01, our Fatih fire team was dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the efforts of our team, who arrived at the scene quickly, the fire was extinguished. The incident resulted in material damage.

Roof fire in Pendik

19.5.2026 18:10:52

Upon receiving reports at approximately 15:54, fire teams from Pendik, Tuzla, Kartal, Orhanlı, and Sultanbeyli stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift intervention of the teams, the fire was brought under control and extinguished within a short time. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Aslan laid a wreath at the Taksim Republic Monument

19.5.2026 12:42:01

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan attended the official ceremony at the Taksim Republic Monument on the occasion of the May 19th Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day. Aslan was accompanied by CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik and his management team, as well as IMM bureaucrats. The ceremony began with a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, after which IMM Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan laid a wreath at the Atatürk Monument. Speaking after the wreath-laying ceremony, Aslan stated, “Exactly one hundred and seven years ago, when Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk arrived in Samsun from Istanbul, he left behind a city under occupation and within it a glimmer of hope. From that day to this, for one hundred and seven years, after the declaration of the republic and the achievement of independence, all the evolutions of the republic have been ingrained in this society. The republic is a one hundred and seven-year-old oak tree and will live forever. Today we are faced with various undemocratic and unlawful rules; but we will continue to protect the republic, which Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk entrusted to us. We have our youth, we have our hope, our enthusiasm is high! One way or another, under all circumstances, we will protect the republic.”

Vehicle fire in Sarıyer

19.5.2026 06:37:02

Upon receiving reports around 18:31, our Sarıyer fire team was dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift response of our team, the fire was extinguished quickly. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Workplace fire in Fatih

16.5.2026 09:52:39

Upon receiving reports around 08:01, our fire teams from Fatih, Eminönü, and Beyoğlu stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the efforts of our teams, who arrived at the scene shortly afterwards, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. Three citizens trapped in the building were evacuated by our teams. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred in the incident.

A communications and incident management coordination meeting was held

15.5.2026 16:56:04

In the "Communication and Incident Management Coordination Meeting" we held with the participation of our Fire Department Chief Remzi Albayrak, our regional managers and administrators, we comprehensively reviewed our operational processes and communication network. To effectively direct our teams in emergency situations where seconds are vital, we evaluated the technical systems used by our Command Center in reporting and incident management. With the principles of uninterrupted communication, strong coordination, and continuous improvement, we are advancing our systems every day for the safety of our city.

Warehouse fire in Ümraniye

14.5.2026 08:58:52

Upon receiving reports at approximately 17:52, fire teams from Çavuşbaşı, Çengelköy, Çekmeköy, Ümraniye, Kavacık, and Büyükbakkalköy stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift intervention of our teams, the fire was brought under control and extinguished shortly after their arrival. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Heavy search and rescue accreditation process successfully completed

13.5.2026 21:15:29

Throughout the accreditation process of International Standards of Response Capacity, which began in 2025, our European and Anatolian Heavy Search and Rescue teams received top marks in numerous critical areas, including personnel training, technical equipment adequacy, and operational discipline. This achievement confirms their ability to respond at the highest level in even the most complex disaster scenarios.

As Istanbul Fire Department, we continue to work with our vision of being a "Pioneering Institution" that not only responds but also manages disaster risks and prepares in advance for all scenarios. The safety of our city is in safe hands thanks to the expertise and discipline of our teams.

Truck fire in Çatalca

12.5.2026 08:37:09

Upon receiving reports around 19:47, our fire teams from Çatalca and Büyükçekmece stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift response of our teams, the fire was extinguished quickly. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Workplace fire in Başakşehir

12.5.2026 05:18:47

Upon receiving reports around 22:35, fire teams from İkitelli, Başakşehir, Mahmutbey, Bakırköy, Sultangazi, Beylikdüzü, Şişli, Bahçelievler, Beşiktaş, Ümraniye, Kadıköy, Hadımköy, Çatalca, Avcılar, Çavuşbaşı, Kartal, Sultanbeyli, Büyükbakkalköy, Çekmeköy, İstinye, Bayrampaşa, Sarıyer, and Fatih stations were dispatched to the scene along with 112 emergency medical crews. Arriving shortly after, our teams, with 68 vehicles and 202 personnel, intervened in the fire, brought it under control, and extinguished it. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Exterior fire in Maltepe

11.5.2026 20:05:46

Upon receiving a report at approximately 14:27, our Maltepe fire team was dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the efforts of our team, who arrived at the scene shortly afterwards, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Apartment fire in Fatih

10.5.2026 16:51:48

A fire broke out in the basement apartment of a 4-story building located on Karakol Street in Atikali Neighborhood of Fatih. Upon receiving reports around 14:39, our Fatih and Balat fire teams were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the efforts of our teams, who arrived at the scene shortly afterwards, the fire was brought under control and extinguished.

While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Bus fire in Tuzla

10.5.2026 08:04:09

Upon receiving reports around 05:56, our Tuzla OSB and Orhanlı fire teams were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the efforts of our teams, who arrived at the scene quickly, the fire was extinguished. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Boat fire in Maltepe

10.5.2026 07:53:06

Upon receiving reports around 23:09, our Maltepe and Kadıköy fire teams were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift intervention of our teams, the fire was brought under control and extinguished shortly after their arrival. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Ship fire in Tuzla

9.5.2026 18:05:54

Upon receiving reports around 16:37, fire teams from Tuzla, Pendik, Tuzla Coastal, Kartal, Orhanlı, and Sultanbeyli stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift intervention of the teams, the fire was brought under control and extinguished. While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

Workplace fire in Arnavutköy

9.5.2026 10:13:41

A fire broke out in a single-story workplace on Yıldırım Beyazıt Street in Anadolu Neighborhood of Arnavutköy. Upon receiving reports around 01:39, fire teams from Arnavutköy, Sultangazi, Başakşehir, Hadımköy, Mahmutbey, Şişli, Bakırköy, Kemerburgaz, Beylikdüzü, Çatalca and Ümraniye stations were dispatched to the scene. Thanks to the swift response of the teams, the fire was brought under control and extinguished.

While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

We are strengthening our infrastructure to provide faster and more efficient service

8.5.2026 23:15:34

Our Fire Department Chief, Remzi Albayrak, visited our Mecidiyeköy, Bağcılar, Florya, Avcılar Denizköşkler, Mahmutbey, Esenyurt, and Beykent fire stations.

He inspected the ongoing construction of our new stations and met with our colleagues on duty. We continue to increase our capacity and work 24/7 for a safer Istanbul.