The Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Service continued to play a vital role in safeguarding lives, property, and critical infrastructure across the state during the year 2025–26. Through expansion of infrastructure, strengthening of human resources, effective emergency response, and enhanced public awareness, the department significantly improved its operational capacity and public outreach.
Approval was accorded for the establishment of a new Fire Station at Purola, District Uttarkashi, vide Government Order No. 319877/XX-3/E-62429/2025-02(20)/2020 dated 05.08.2025, with the sanction of 21 posts, strengthening fire and emergency response in the region.
For the first time, direct recruitment was conducted through the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar, filling 25 vacant posts of Fire Officer (Second Class).
Promotions during the year included:
Additionally, 22 newly appointed Fire Officers (Second Class) were deputed for basic training at the Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Academy, Bhubaneswar, enhancing professional competence and disaster response readiness.