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Item Fire Incidence Preparedness by Kabwe Municipal Council: A Case Study of Kabwe District(University of Lusaka, 2025) BANDA, MwanidaThis research examined the preparedness of Kabwe Municipal Council (KMC) to fire incidences both in the central business district and in the rest of the community. Since fire incidences have a great threat to life, properties, and even the economy, the research sought to evaluate KMC’s readiness level to avoid, respond and assist in the recovery from fires. The objectives of the study were to: (i) assess the current level of fire incidence preparedness by Kabwe Municipal Council in the central business district and local community; (ii) identify the challenges and limitations faced by Kabwe Municipal Council in implementing fire safety measures and; (iii) propose recommendations for enhancing fire incidence preparedness in Kabwe central business district. The study used exploratory sequential mixed methods design, as such mixedmethods involving two methods namely qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized. Two types of data collection methods were included in the study, which are; interviews and questionnaires. The study found that the current level of fire incidence preparedness by Kabwe Municipal Council in the central business district and local community was moderate. This is because Kabwe Municipal Council did not have enough fire fighting equipment and firefighters to manage the whole district. However, the council had made commendable efforts in public awareness campaigns, training, and emergency response mechanisms. The study also found that Kabwe Municipal Council faces many challenges and limitations in responding to fire safety measures such as poor road network, limited water supply, communication issues, lack of fire stations, requests taking long to be granted, political interference and lack of sufficient fire equipment. This paper concludes with a number of recommendations, such as upgrading of firefighting facilities, executing campaigns for public awareness and working with communities together with foreign business. These actions are necessary to increase the ability of Kabwe to deal with fire emergencies without compromising its socio economic growth. Keywords: Fire, Preparedness, Emergency, Risk, Mitigation