Kerala Fire and Rescue Services

It is responsible for the provision of fire protection as well as responding to building collapses, drownings, gas leakage, oil spillage, road and rail accidents, bird and animal rescues, fallen trees and taking appropriate action during natural disasters.

Director of Civil Defence held the position of the Head of the Department till 1967.

From 1967 to August 1970 an Inspector General of Police held the charge of the Director for Fire Force.

Now the Department is rendering its remarkable and commendable service through 129 Fire & Rescue Stations.

The Motor Transport wing was established in Headquarters, Academy and six Regional offices.

The Department is in a stage of modernisation and development so as to provide better service to the public in all emergency situations.

The supervision of this Academy is held by the Director in the rank of Regional Fire Officer.