The National Fire Service Day was observed on Wednesday 14th April 2021, followed by Fire Prevention Week. The National Theme for the year is:
“Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment is Key to Mitigate Fire Hazards”
“अग्नि सुरक्षा उपकरणों का रखरखाव आग के खतरों को कम करने के लिये महत्वपूर्ण है ”
On 14th April 2021, wreaths were laid at the “Martyrs Memorial Column” at the Fire Force Headquarters followed by the CEREMONIAL PARADE which was reviewed by the Chief Guest of the function Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa.
As a part of this awareness campaign, a Poster Competition was organized for the Primary and Middle School Children of the State between 03rd to 07th April 2021 wherein a total of 400 students from schools all over the state participated in the Poster Competition. The Competition was divided into two groups, Group-I (7-10 years) – Topic: “Fire safety at Home & School” and Group-II (11-14 years) – Topic: “Preventing Bad Fires”.
Prizes were awarded to the students who stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Poster Competition in both Groups on 14th April 2021, National Fire Service Day at the hands of Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa in presence of Shri. Parimal Rai, IAS Chief Secretary, Govt. of Goa and Shri. Ashok Menon, Director, Fire & Emergency Services. (LIST OF AWARDEES)
Commendation Certificates for exemplary performance in the field of Rescue Operation, Good Discipline & General Behaviour and Devotion towards Duties were also awarded to the various ranks of the department administrative & operational fire personnel. (LIST OF AWARDEES)
The Department had organised Live demonstrations of Fire Fighting and Rescue operation for the general public and also displayed Exhibition of various equipment’s related to Fire Fighting, Search & Rescue, Swift Water/Flood Rescue, Medical First Responder (MFR), Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) and Lighting Equipment’s for the general public at the Goa State Fire Force Training Ground.
