National Fire Service Day
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Where is National Fire Service Day celebrated?
National Fire Service Day is observed in India.
Who is National Fire Service Day celebrated by?
This day is celebrated by the people living in India.
When did National Fire Service Day start?
National Fire Service Day was started in 1945.
Who started National Fire Service Day?
The Government of India started this day.
History And Timeline
National Fire Service was started on April 14, 1945, to honor the 71 fire service personnel who lost lives during an explosion at freighter SS Fort Stikine at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay Port. The freighter was carrying ammunition consisting of 1400 tons of explosives, miscellaneous cotton bales, and gold cargo.
The explosives caught fire, responsible for two major blasts, and this incident also affected the people living 1700 km away in Shimla. The firefighters lost their lives to support and rescue people to safety.
The Fire Department
The first publicly funded fire department was started in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
1679The Fire Service
The Bombay Fire brigade was first formed in India in 1803.
1803National Fire Service
The first National Fire Service was started in Great Britain in 1941.
1941History Of Bombay Port Explosion
A major explosion happened at freighter SS Fort Stikine at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay Port in 1944
1944National Fire Service Day
The first National Fire Service Day was started by the Indian Government in 1945 to honor the lives lost at the Bombay Port incident.
1945Traditions And Customs
On this day, people remember and pay respects to the 71 brave fire service personnel who lost their lives in a major explosion at freighter SS Fort Stikine at the Victoria Dock in the Bombay Port in 1944.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Fire Service Day
This day can be observed by promoting the significance of firefighters' duty on social media.
You can learn fire safety measures from the fire service department on this day.
You can also learn about fire prevention and the fire safety equipment used by firefighters.
We can conduct events to create awareness by explaining fire safety and fire prevention.
Facts And Stats
- National Fire Protection Association stated that a fire department responded to a fire every 23 seconds on average in 2020 in the United States.
- National Fire Service Day is celebrated in conjunction with Martyr's Day in India.
- April 14 is also observed as the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, a former Minister of Law and Justice in India.
What is the significance of National Fire Service Day?
National Fire Service Day is observed to honor the 71 lives of firefighters who lost their lives at a major explosion in Bombay Port in 1944.
When was the National Fire Service established?
National Fire Service was first established in 1803.
When did the fire service start in the U.K.?
The fire service was started in 1938 in the U.K.
How many full-time firefighters are there in the U.K.?
There are over 4,732 full-time fighters in the U.K.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, April 14, 2020
- Wednesday, April 14, 2021
- Monday, March 14, 2022
- Friday, April 14, 2023
- Sunday, April 14, 2024
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