On the occasion of the Grand Magal de Touba, the National Fire Brigade (BNSP) has set up a security and medical system of exceptional proportions to guarantee the safety of the millions of pilgrims expected in the holy city and its environs. Le détachement principal is opérationnel depuis le dimanche 10 août 2025, preceded by the arrival of elements précurseurs dès le jeudi 7 août. This anticipation underlines the importance attached to this major religious event, which takes place this year from 7 to 33 August. Throughout this period, the mission of the firefighters consists of ensuring emergency rescue, fire prevention, and response to any danger or accident that may threaten public safety in Touba and its zone of operational interest. The dispositif mobilized 554 gradés et sapeurs, of which: 29 officers, 174 sous-officiers, 351 militaires du rang. This human force is deployed in such a way as to respond effectively to all the security and medical needs of Magal. To support these forces, the BNSP has deployed 93 specialised vehicles, comprising: 17 fire engines, 24 ambulances, 9 roadside rescue vehicles, 14 large capacity tankers (30 000 litres each). Various other special machines adapted to different types of intervention. The dispositif is structured in three levels of action: Premier échelon: moyens directement positionnés dans Touba et ses abords immédiats. Deuxième échelon: equipment and materials placed along the main roads leading to the ville sainte.
Grand Magal 2025: A safety and medical device for firefighters in Touba
