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History of National Fire Service Day in India

National Fire Service Day is observed in the India country on 14 April. The National Fire Service Day is dedicated to the 66 firemen who sacrificed their lives in duty during fire fighting during the Bombay explosion in 1944.

Brave Fire Fighters

The incident is something like this. The 1944 Bombay explosion (or Bombay docks explosion) occurred on 14 April 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Bombay (now Mumbai) when the freighter Fort Stikine, the ship was loaded with a mixed cargo of cotton bales, gold, and ammunition including around 1,400 tons of explosives, caught fire and was destroyed in two giant blasts, scattering debris, sinking surrounding ships and setting fire to the area.  As soon as the news of the fire was reported, hundreds of officers and employees of the Mumbai Fire Service were sent to the spot. Showing unmatched courage and bravery, regardless of their lives, these brave soldiers tried their best to extinguish the fire and the fire was also controlled. But 66 firemen lost their lives in the fire due to explosive material on the ship.

National Fire Service Day is observed across the country on April 14 every year to commemorate the courage and bravery of these 66 soldiers.

Various events of this National Fire Service Day run throughout the week. During the week, fire brigade imparts fire prevention training at various factories, educational institutions, oil depots, etc. Under National Fire Service Day/Week, various programs are organized to make citizens aware of the purpose of fire prevention and precautions.

Aftermath of 1944 Bombay Explosion

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Case study on Bombay Dock Explosion