Fire Service Week 2021

In memory of the 66 firemen who laid down their lives in a terrible explosion on 14th April 1944 at Mumbai in a ship called “SS Port Stikins”, 14th of April each year is celebrated all over the country as Fire Service Day. A commemoration parade is held in which the names of all firemen who laid down their lives in the cause of duty are read out and wreaths are laid at the memorial column.

In the year 2020, Fire fighters from Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services R.Rajkumar (2006 batch), P.Krishnamoorthy (2013 Batch) and K. Sivarajan (2009 Batch) made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and left behind a glowing example of valour and inspiration.

TamilNadu Fire and Rescue Services paid tribute today to its martyrs who have sacrificed their life in the line of duty. The theme for Fire Service Week 2021 is “Maintenance of fire safety equipment is key to mitigate fire hazards”