The National Fire Service Day was observed at the Baramunda fire station here on Saturday in memory of the State Fire Services personnel who laid down their lives during rescue operations.
Fire Services DG BK Sharma and other Fire Services personnel paid homage to the 20 departed souls of the department at a function. “Every year the Fire Service day is observed on April 14. The day is also observed as Martyrs’ Day in the memory of fire personnel who their lives while on duty,” said Sharma.
Sharma further informed that already the role and responsibilities of fire services personnel has increased as they are now being engaged in combating natural calamities and any other manmade mishaps.
The Fire Training Academy in the State is one of the best and efforts are on to upgrade the skills of the fire personnel to prepare them for any eventuality.
“We are soon going to have a swimming pool soon to impart under water training at the academy and already site for the project has been identified,” Sharma added.