Kastellet fire station, also known as Station 8, is a 24-hour manned fire station whose aim is to ensure a quick response to fire and emergency situations. The station is part of the comprehensive fire service in Oslo and has a 110 emergency communications center, which handles incoming emergency messages. This contributes to an effective response to incidents in the city.
In addition to emergency services, Kastellet fire station focuses on preventive work for fire safety. The station has a vision of achieving zero fire deaths and zero major accidents, and works actively with emergency preparedness in a growing city. There is also collaboration with other agencies to strengthen the response to crisis situations. Kastellet offers fire protection training and information to residents, as well as engages in community safety and preparedness to increase awareness of fire risk.