President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry

The President’s Fire Service Medal for gallantry has been announced to fireman R. Rajkumar, who lost his life while attempting to rescue two labourers in Perambalur district. R. Rajkumar, 36, died of suffocation while attempting to rescue two labourers who were trapped inside a newly dug well at Selliampalayam in Perambalur district in July 2020.

The State government has already given ₹10 lakh as solatium to the family. The officers and staff of the Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Services collected and gave ₹44.42 lakh to the family.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, on the eve of Republic Day, announced the names of President Medal awardee from fire service, home guards and civil defence personnel who will be awarded by the President.