Shri Prashant Dhargalkar joined the Department on 1st May 1990 as a Fire Fighter. Through hard work and professional excellence, he rose through the ranks, being promoted to Leading Fire Fighter on 10th May 2010, and later to Sub-Officer on 13th November 2018.Over the years, Shri Prashant Dhargalkar has always demonstrated calmness, leadership, and technical competence during emergency operations. He has completed 36 years and 5 months of service in this Department. His contribution towards strengthening our operational readiness and guiding young personnel has been invaluable.

Shri Shivram Naik joined the Department earlier, on 01st July 1988, as a Fire Fighter. His sincerity and commitment were recognised through promotions to Leading Fire Fighter on 10th Mayr 2010, and later to Sub-Officer on 15th January 2018.During his distinguished career spanning 38 years and 03 months, Shri Shivram Naik served at Fire Force Headquarters, Stores Section and Ponda Fire Station.

Shri Baburao Mahadev Gawas joined this Department on15/01/1996 as a Driver operator, During his distinguished career spanning 38 years and 08 months, Shri Baburao Gawas served at Fire Force Headquarters Panaji and Ponda Fire Station.

Dr. Nitin V Raiker , Director, Fire & Emergency Services presented all three of them with a Flower Bouquet, Shawl, Departmental Memento & Service Certificate and Shri. Rajendra Haldankar, Deputy Director (Fire) presented Shri Prashant Dhargalkar, Sub-Officer, Shri Shivram Naik, Sub-Officer & Shri Baburao Gawas, Driver Operator with a Traditional Lamp during the Superannuation Function held at Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services.

Dr. Nitin V Raiker , Director, Fire & Emergency Services in his speech praised all three Officials for their unblemished service and wished them the very best in their future endeavors. Amongst other present were Shri Pundalik Parab, Deputy Director (Admin), Shri Francixco Mendis, Divisional Officer, South Zone-Margao, Shri Shripad Gawas, Divisional Officer, North Zone-Panaji, Smt Tina Kuttikar, Asst Accounts Officer, Shri Bosco Ferrao, Asst Divisional Officer, North Zone-Panaji and Administrative & Operational Staff of this Directorate.

Shri Ravi Naik, Station Fire Officer, Training Section compered the function & Shri Bosco Ferrao, Asst. Divisional Officer proposed the Vote of Thanks