14 February 2017
Fire Services of India 14.4.2016
The role of fire services is very crucial in any emergency. In fact, in the developed world, fire services are not only employed for fire-fighting but also for rescue operations as emergency services. In India The Bombay Fire Brigade as it was known then was commanded by an officer on deputation from the London Fire Brigade between 1890 & 1948. Since 1948, the Brigade is completely manned and commanded by Indians. The Mumbai Fire Brigade is observing it’s Quesquicentennial (125 years) Year rendering Service & Sacrifice.