Manipur Fire Service was established on 11th April, 1957 as a part of the then Police Department headed by a Station Officer along with 26 personnel and 3 vehicles. On 1st May, 1991 it was bifurcated from the Police Department and became a separate Directorate governed by its own Act, 1992 and Rules, 1997 under the Administrative Control of Home Department headed by professional HOD as Director. Gradually, the Department has been expanding from time to time by increasing the number of Stations in the District Headquarters and Sub-Divisional Headquarters. Today, the organization operates 19 functional fire stations, including two newly opened stations, with the establishment of an additional 10 fire sub-stations viz. Lamlai, Noney, Tadubi, Porompat, Khumbong, Heirok, Lilong, Saikul, Litan, and Wangjing currently in progress, following recommendations from the State Home Department, Government of Manipur. At present, the department employs a total of 298 staff members out of the 534 sanction
ed positions. Recruitment to fill the remaining vacancies is underway.
Activities:
In 2024-25, the Manipur Fire Service Department responded to 1,232 fire calls and 36 special service calls across the state, which enabled us to save several crores of rupees. Furthermore, the Department successfully evacuated approximately 700 flood victims during the devastating flood that occurred in the state. Additionally, the Department played a major role in rescue operations during both man-made and natural calamities, in liaison with other stakeholders such as SDRF/NDRF, State Forces, Central Forces, and local volunteers. Moreover, fire personnel and other appliances available in the Department were often engaged in various standby duties during agitations, strikes, state/national functions, elections, assembly sessions, airport and helipad operations, and VIP/VVIP movements.
In addition, the department has undertaken multiple initiatives to promote fire prevention and protection, which include:
• Conducting 398 fire audits and mock drills at government and private sector buildings such as schools, colleges, hospitals, hotels, and industries to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and promote preparedness among students and staff.
• Offering basic firefighting and life safety training programs across 11 districts, with 1,735 employees from hospitals, hotels, and schools receiving training in fire safety.
• Implementing the issuance of NOCs through an online portal as part of the “Ease of Doing Business” initiative.
• Submitting a proposal to the State Government for the establishment of a committee to consider and accredit third-party fire safety audits.