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{{Infobox fire department
| name = Mumbai Fire Brigade
| logo = [[File:Mumbai Fire Brigade Logo Enhanced.jpg]]
| motto = "शौर्यम्, आत्मसँयमम्, त्यागः" <br />[[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|''"Śauryaṃ, Ātmasaṃyamam, Tyāgaḥ"'']] <br />([[Sanskrit]]:"Valour, Abnegation, Sacrifice")
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| chief = Shashikant Kale<ref>{{cite web |last1=Adimulam |first1=Sweety |title=Mumbai: New CFO desires to equip all wards with individual fire engines |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/new-cfo-desires-to-equip-all-wards-with-individual-fire-engines |website=Free Press Journal |accessdate=4 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
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The '''Mumbai Fire Brigade''' is the [[fire department|fire brigade]] serving the city of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. 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 disaster]]s.

== History ==
[[File:Mumbai Firefighters Memorial.jpg|thumb|Firefighters Memorial outside the Byculla Headquarters]]

Fire protection in Bombay began in 1777, when locals were allotted Rs. 4 per day for handling carts and horse chariots which were used to extinguish fires.<ref name="godrej1" /> The Bombay fire brigade started as a part-time police function in 1855. A regular fire service with horse-drawn fire engines began under control of the Commissioner of Police. In 1864, a commission was appointed to report the organisation of fire service and a police officer was sent to England to qualify himself as captain of the fire brigade. Bombay Fire Brigade was placed jointly under the control of the Government and the Municipality in 1865. Fire protection became the responsibility of the Municipality on 1 April 1887.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portalapps/com.mcgm.ahome_keyprojects/docs/2-8%20Fire%20Services.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301212905/http://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portalapps/com.mcgm.ahome_keyprojects/docs/2-8%20Fire%20Services.pdf |archivedate=2012-03-01 |title=Fire Services}}</ref>

In 1888 Bombay Municipal Corporation Act was enacted and protection of life and properties from fire become the duty of the corporation. W. Nicholls of the [[London Fire Brigade]] was appointed Chief Officer in 1890.<ref name="godrej1">{{cite web|url=http://www.godrej.com/godrej/GodrejandBoyce/pdf/2002/septoct/touch_heroism.htm|title=Brave Men in Blue|last=Ardesher|first=Rashna|publisher=Godrej Infotech Ltd.|accessdate=28 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204202824/http://www.godrej.com/godrej/GodrejandBoyce/pdf/2002/septoct/touch_heroism.htm|archive-date=4 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first motorized fire engine was commissioned in 1907. Also in 1907, the Bombay Salvage Corporation was formed, responsible for fire protection and salvage operations. Street fire alarms were installed in 1913. The Brigade was motorised by replacing horse-drawn steam engines in 1920, and the Bombay Fire Brigade started ambulance services using six donated ambulances.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nyokqAQOgMsC |title=Fire Services in India: History, Detection, Protection, Management |last=Bag |first=Sakti Prasad |year=1995 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=81-7099-598-1 |page=85}}</ref><ref name="Jain1996">{{cite book |last=Jain |first=V. K. |title=Fire Safety in Building |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fvEmcFeYEzUC&pg=PA443&lpg=PA443 |page=443 |year=1996 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=9788122410358 |accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref>

The Mumbai Fire Brigade observes Fire Safety Week from 14 to 20 April every year, in honour of the 66 [[fire-fighter]]s who lost their lives in the [[Bombay Explosion (1944)|1944 Bombay Explosion]].<ref name=":4">{{cite web|last=Hatyal|first=K. R.|date=10 April 2012|title=Appeal Letter|url=http://www.maharashtrafireservices.org/fire_service_week.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401031902/http://www.maharashtrafireservices.org/fire_service_week.htm|archive-date=1 April 2011|accessdate=11 August 2015|website=Maharashtra Fire Services}}</ref>

In 1948, M.G. Pradhan was appointed Chief Fire Officer, the first Indian to hold this position. Since then, the Brigade has been completely manned and controlled by Indians.<ref name="godrej1" />

In 2016, the Mumbai Fire Brigade engaged actor [[Randeep Hooda]] to be their official brand ambassador, to conduct public fire safety programs and trainings.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-09|title=Randeep Hooda Roped in As The New Brand Ambassador of Mumbai City's Fire Department|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/randeep-hooda-roped-in-as-the-new-brand-ambassador-of-mumbai-city-s-fire-department-253201.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Jurisdiction & duties ==
The role and jurisdiction of the Brigade are defined by the [[Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act (2006)]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Maharashtra Fire Services and Safety Act|url=https://www.mahafireservice.gov.in/Site/PDFs/ActsAndRules/Maharashtra%20Act%20No[1].%203%20of%202007%20English.pdf|url-status=live|website=Maharashtra Fire Services}}</ref> which designates the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai]] (MCGM) as the local authority for meeting the needs of fire services in Mumbai.<ref name=":0" /> While the Director of Fire Services, appointed by the State of Mahashtra, retains supervisory powers, the day-to-day functioning of the Mumbai Fire Brigade rests with the MCGM.<ref name=":0" /> The MCGM is responsible, under Chapter XIV of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, for the following functions and duties:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 1888|url=https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/H-4094%20The%20Mumbai%20Municipal%20Corporation%20Act.pdf|url-status=live|website=Government of Maharashtra, Law and Judiciary Department}}</ref>

* Providing and maintaining fire hydrants;
* Creating, managing, and staffing a municipal fire brigade;
* Framing regulations governing fire services in Mumbai; ad
* Appointing a Chief of the fire brigade.

The [[Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act (2006),|Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act (2006)]] further lays down that the MCGM, like other municipal authorities in Maharashtra, is responsible for monitoring preventive measures to secure fire safety, such as inspecting and licensing buildings, as well as conducting fire-fighting services.<ref name=":0" /> In addition to fire fighting services, the Mumbai Fire Brigade provides support during seasonal flooding, as well as rescue and relief services.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Pandya|first=Vijay|date=4 April 2015|title=The Response Time will further improve soon|url=https://49.248.215.4/Site/PDFs/NewsEvents/MFB-125_Yrs.pdf|url-status=live|website=Daily News and Analysis}}</ref>

In conjunction with the MCGM, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has prepared a Fire Hazard Response and Mitigation plan for the city of Mumbai, to address potential emergencies and hazards.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mumbai Fire Brigade|title=Fire Hazards Response And Mitigation Plan|url=https://www.mahafireservice.gov.in/Site/PDFs/NewsEvents/FireHazardResponseMitigationPlan/MillenniumCityMitigationPlan/mumbai_mitigation_plan.pdf|url-status=live|website=Maharashtra Fire Services}}</ref>

== Organisation ==
The head of the Mumbai Fire Brigade is the Chief Fire Officer, who is in charge of fire services for the Mumbai Metropolitan area. This area is further divided into six regions, each in the charge of a Deputy Fire Officer.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Fire Brigade Manual, Part I: Particulars of Organisation, Set-up, History|url=https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/MCGM%20Department%20List/Chief%20Fire%20Officer/RTI%20Manuals/Chief_Fire_Officer_RTI_E02.pdf|url-status=live|website=Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai}}</ref> The regions are headquartered at [[Byculla]], [[Wadala]], [[Marol]], [[Borivali]], [[Mankhurd]], and [[Vikhroli]].<ref name=":2" /> Each of these regions are further divided into divisions, with each division headed by a Divisional Fire Officer. Within each division are sub-divisions, each consisting of a few fire stations, managed by an Additional Division Officer. Individual fire stations are managed by Station Officers.<ref name=":2" /> The Chief Fire Officer at present is Prabhat Rahangdale, who also serves as the Director of the Maharashtra State Fire Services.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members of Managing Committee|url=https://www.mahafireservice.gov.in/Site/welfareAssociation/MembersManagingCommittee.aspx|access-date=2020-07-11|website=www.mahafireservice.gov.in}}</ref>

There are currently a total of 34 fire stations in Mumbai, with the Mumbai City headquarters in Byculla and Mumbai Suburban headquarters in Marol.<ref name=":2" /> The Mumbai Fire Brigade Control Room is located in Byculla, and is managed by a Division Officer responsible for mobilizing fire responses.<ref name=":2" /> The Mumbai Fire Brigade currently has a total of 1686 fire-fighters, 483 driver operators, and over 300 officers commanding individual fire troops.<ref name=":2" />

== Equipment, Training, and Budget ==
[[File:MFD Bronto Sky lift.JPG|thumb|Mumbai Fire Brigade's Bronto sky lift for skyscrapers]]

=== Equipment ===
Fire stations are equipped with specialised equipment, such as firefighting and rescue vehicles, Ambulances, breathing apparatus, hydraulic rescue tools, electric chain saws, concrete or steel cutters, chemical protective suits, fire proximity suits, rescue rocket devices, self/rope rescue devices and search cameras.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade's first response vehicles are fire fighting trucks known as Motor Pumps, equipped with ladders, water tanks, and hydraulic rescue tools.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Code red: Mumbai's fire brigade|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/code-red-mumbai8217s-fire-brigade-403732|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Autocar India|language=en}}</ref> Currently, the Mumbai Fire Brigade uses MPs manufactured by [[Tata Motors|Tata]] and [[MAN SE|MAN]].<ref name=":3" /> For larger fires, the Mumbai Fire Brigade uses brigades known as 'Jumbo Tankers' which have the capacity to hold between 14,000 and 18,000 litres of water.<ref name=":3" /> The Mumbai Fire Brigade also uses a number of specialised ladder trucks, for high-rise fires, manufactured by [[Volvo]], [[MAN SE|MAN]], and [[Mercedes-Benz]]. These include trucks with aerial ladder platforms, turntable ladders and hydraulic platforms.<ref name=":3" /> The Mumbai Fire Brigade's fleet currently consists of 56 fire engines, 21 jumbo tankers, and 18 specialised vehicles including 6 hydraulic platforms.<ref name=":1" /> The Brigade also has 29 ambulances, and 6 beach safety units.<ref name=":1" />

In 2016, the Mumbai Fire Brigade tested a Royal Enfield motorcycle, modified with fire fighting equipment, to tackle fires in places with narrow and limited access.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Fire brigade tests Royal Enfield Himalayan with fire-fighting equipment|url=https://indianautosblog.com/mumbai-fire-brigade-royal-enfield-himalayan-fire-fighter-p245887|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-13|website=indianautosblog.com}}</ref>

In 2019, the Mumbai Fire Brigade tested a fire fighting robot equipped with thermal imaging cameras, using it to help douse a fire at the MTNL Building in Bandra West.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-22|title=Mumbai MTNL building blaze: How a robot came to aid of the fire brigade|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mumbai-mtnl-building-blaze-firefighting-robot-comes-to-aid-of-fire-brigade-5842564/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The apparatus is used to help identify people and objects in low visibility conditions and can spout water to assist in dousing fires.<ref name=":9" /> Fire fighters are also equipped with breathing apparatuses to enable them to enter buildings.<ref name=":1" /> In 2019 the Mumbai Fire Brigade acquired a number of additional specialised tools and equipment, including a vehicle designed or fighting fires caused by biological, chemical, and other hazardous materials.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-04|title=What does the Mumbai civic budget have in store for fire safety?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/what-does-the-mumbai-civic-budget-have-in-store-for-fire-safety/story-YPIu9eyzUDqp9G4nCQyY1K.html|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

The Mumbai Fire Brigade has gradually reduced maintenance on fire hydrants in the city, with information obtained under the Right to Information Act revealing that in 2009, 1503 of the total of 10,371 fire hydrants are functional.<ref>{{Cite web|last=B.|first=Viju|date=30 August 2009|title=A slow death for our fire hydrants|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/A-slow-death-for-our-fire-hydrants/articleshow/4949742.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

=== Training ===
Currently, on joining the brigade, firemen undergo six months of intensive training, followed by refresher courses of three months on promotions.<ref name=":1" /> Firemen also conduct a daily drill of one and a half hours, to practice and upgrade skills. Additional training is undergone when the Mumbai Fire Brigade upgrades equipment.<ref name=":1" />

In 2017, the Mumbai Fire Brigade began to recruit more women into fire fighting units, bringing the total number of female fire fighters up to 117 in that year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-16|title=Hail The 97 Women From Mumbai Who Are Ready To Take Up The Tough Job of Fire Fighting|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/hail-the-97-women-from-mumbai-who-are-ready-to-take-up-the-tough-job-of-fire-fighting-333809.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref> The Byculla Division of the Mumbai Fire Brigade is now integrated with male and female fire fighters, and currently has 110 female fire fighters assigned to it.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-09|title=Mumbai: Three women firefighters from Byculla station felicitated|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-three-women-firefighters-from-byculla-station-felicitated6305916/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

=== Budget ===
Budgetary allocations for the Mumbai Fire Brigade are contained within the budget of the MCGM. In February 2020, the MCGM presented a budget of 334.1 billion rupees for 2020–2021, of which 1.04 billion rupees were allocated to the Mumbai Fire Brigade.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2020-02-23|title=Mumbai fire brigade's budget slashed by 50 pc to Rs 104.45 crore|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-fire-brigades-budget-slashed-by-50-pc-to-rs-104-45-crore-despite-shortage-of-fire-stations-manpower-6281788/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The 2020-2021 allocation halves the Mumbai Fire Brigade's budget when compared to previous years, with the MCGM stating that the reason for reducing the budget was the under-utilisation of funds by the Mumbai Fire Brigade.<ref name=":5" />

== Emergency Response and Standard Operating Procedure ==
Until 2015, the Mumbai Fire Brigade relied on a colonial fire training manual established by the erstwhile British government, and focused heavily on fire fighting by using local water hydrants.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web|date=2015-06-11|title=Mumbai Fire Brigade Will Finally Throw Out Its British-Era Operating Manual|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/mumbai-fire-brigade-will-finally-throw-out-its-britishera-operating-manual-new-one-coming-soon-233531.html|access-date=2020-07-13|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref> The MCGM in 2015 established a committee of experts to study best practices in fire fighting and prepare a revised standard operating procedure for fire fighters, taking into account the reduced use of fire hydrants.<ref name=":10" />

In 2016, the Mumbai Fire Brigade adopted a revised standard operating procedure, consisting of an eight-step process to respond to a fire call. These steps are: call received; call verification, despatch and mobilization of resources, preliminary assessment, arrival and initial assessment, line of action, reinforcement (if required) and demobilization.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|last=Pinto|first=Richa|date=4 January 2016|title=Mumbai fire brigade finally gets standard operating procedure|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Mumbai-fire-brigade-finally-gets-standard-operating-procedure/articleshow/50444218.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The 2016 Standard Operation Procedure also establishes a five-level classification for fires, in order to determine the best response. Level I fires are treated as minor emergency calls; Level II fires are a medium emergency call; level III fires are a major emergency call; level IV are a serious emergency call and level V fires are a brigade call.<ref name=":11" /> For all fire classed Level III and above, the Chief Fire Officer is in command at the ground of the fire, and the Standard Operating Procedure also establishes the duties and responsibilities of other fire officers for each category of fire.<ref name=":11" />

== Major and Notable Incidents ==

* '''[[1944 Bombay explosion|Bombay Dock Explosion]] (1944):'''

On 14 April 1944 the freighter SS Fort Stikine, carrying a mixed cargo of cotton bales, gold and ammunition (including around 1,400 tons of explosives), [[Bombay Explosion (1944)|caught fire and was destroyed in two giant blasts]], scattering debris, sinking surrounding ships and setting fire to the surrounding area, killing around 800 people. The Bombay Fire Brigade tried to control the fire under control, at the cost of 66 lives.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nyokqAQOgMsC |title=Fire Services in India: History, Detection, Protection, Management |last=Bag |first=Sakti Prasad |year=1995 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=81-7099-598-1 |page=87}}</ref> Preserved in the fire station at Byculla is a Leyland fire engine that took part in fighting the fire.<ref name=":3" /> Fire Safety Week is held from 14 to 20 April every year, in honour of the 66 [[fire-fighter]]s who lost their lives in the [[Bombay Explosion (1944)|Bombay Explosion]].<ref name=":4" />

* '''[[2008 Mumbai attacks|Terrorist Attacks]] (2008):'''

On 26 November 2008, the Mumbai Fire Brigade was one of several emergency services that responded when armed terrorists attacked multiple sites in the south of Mumbai, including the [[Taj Hotels|Taj Mahal Hotel]], Hotel Trident, the [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Terminus]], the [[Leopold Cafe]], Nariman House, and Bade Miyan Gali. The attacks result in significant fire damage in particular to the Taj Mahal Hotel's upper floors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-23|title=More than 100 Mumbai firemen were involved in the rescue operations on 26/11|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/more-than-100-mumbai-firemen-were-involved-in-the-rescue-operations-on-26-11/story-G5xYxIyAZYMAXm47zYWXuJ.html|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> 1200 firemen responded to the fires as the attacks were ongoing. In response to their service, the MCGM announced that it would present firemen with gallantry awards.<ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=2009-11-18|title=Mumbai fire-fighters: unsung heroes of 26/11 victory|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Mumbai-fire-fighters-unsung-heroes-of-2611-victory/article16892724.ece|access-date=2020-07-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The lack of protective equipment, including bullet proof vests, was indicated following this incident, which resulted in upgrades to the fire fighting equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-11-26|title=26/11 terror attacks redefined the role of the fire brigade|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/26-11-terror-attacks-redefined-the-role-of-the-fire-brigade/story-mSP9pl1cbp6Uad3F2qO9CO.html|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

* '''Fires at [[Mantralaya, Mumbai|Mumbai Mantralaya]] (2012 and 2013)'''

In 2012, the Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to a fire at the Mantralaya in Mumbai, which houses the administrative functions of the Maharashtra government.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|date=22 June 2012|title=Fire at Mumbai Mantralaya kills three, chars vital files|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Fire-at-Mumbai-Mantralaya-kills-three-chars-vital-files/articleshow/14326078.cms|access-date=2020-07-11|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The fire resulted in the deaths of three people, with fifteen more injured and a number of vital government documents and records destroyed.<ref name=":6" /> The Mumbai Fire Brigade was assisted in fire relief efforts by the Indian Navy, and the Mumbai Police's anti-terror forces.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fire in Maharashtra Mantralaya building in Mumbai injures 11 - Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/fire-in-maharashtra-mantralaya-building-in-mumbai-injures-11/964929/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref> The Mumbai Fire Brigade and MCGM subsequently submitted a report indicating that the cause of the fire was related to the presence of highly-flammable materials, including LPG cylinders, on the upper floors of the building.<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 July 2012|title=Fire dept blames government for Mantralaya blaze|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/Fire-dept-blames-government-for-Mantralaya-blaze/articleshow/16223788.cms|access-date=2020-07-11|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>

In 2013, a second fire broke out in the Mantralaya, while renovation work was underway to repair the damage caused by the 2012 fire. There were no injuries, and five fire tenders of the Mumbai Fire Brigade doused the fire.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2013-03-09|title=Fire breaks out in Mantralaya|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/fire-breaks-out-in-mantralaya/articleshow/18877819.cms|access-date=2020-07-11}}</ref>

* '''[[INS Sindhurakshak (S63)|INS Sindurakshak]] explosion (2013)'''

On 14 August 2013, there were several ordnance explosions on board the INS Sindurakshak, a diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy that was docked at Mumbai. The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded at the docks, along with other fire tenders that remain at service in the Naval Dockyard at Mumbai; however, the INS Sindhurakshan sank shortly after.

* '''Andheri Lotus Park Fire (2014)'''

On 18 July 2014, a fire broke at around 11 am at the 22-storey Lotus Business Park Building in [[Andheri|Andheri (West)]]. The fire destroyed the upper two floors before the Fire Brigade brought it under control. About a dozen out of 30 firemen who had gone inside the building were trapped for hours on the rooftop, and Nitin Ivalekar, a 28-year-old fireman, died due to smoke inhalation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Major fire at business park in Mumbai's corporate hub Andheri|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/major-fire-at-business-park-in-mumbais-corporate-hub-andheri/1018532|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=Patrika Group|date=18 July 2014|language=Hindi}}</ref><ref name="Andn">{{cite news|last=Kalwar|first=Pooja|title=Nitin Ivalekar's wife delays funeral, demands compensation in writing|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/nitin-ivalekars-wife-delays-funeral-demands-compensation-in-writing/15462152|accessdate=21 July 2014|newspaper=[[Mid-Day]]|date=20 July 2014}}</ref>

* '''Kalbadevi Fire (2015)'''

In 2015, the Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to a fire that broke out in a multistorey building, Goluk Niwas, in [[Kalbadevi]], Mumbai, which was caused by a short-circuit that ignited flammable chemicals stored in the building.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|date=24 May 2015|first=Chaitanya|last=Marpakwar|title=Short circuit, flammable chemicals caused Kalbadevi fire: Report|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/Short-circuit-flammable-chemicals-caused-Kalbadevi-fire-Report/articleshow/47400859.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-11|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref> Three fire officers, Deputy CFO Sudhir Amin, Station Officer MM Desai and Assistant Divisional Fire Officer SW Rane, were killed while fighting the fire, and Chief Fire Officer Sunil Nesarikar sustained serious injuries.<ref name=":7" /> Fire brigades were initially unable to respond to the fire because of vehicles, hand carts, and obstacles blocking the narrow roads leading to the building, and ultimately, only two brigades could simultaneously access the site of the fire.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|date=2015-06-03|title=2015 the worst year in Mumbai Fire Brigade's history, panel recommends modified SOP|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/2015-the-worst-year-in-mumbai-fire-brigades-history-panel-recommends-modified-sop/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Following the incident, the MCGM established a seven-member panel to investigate the reason behind the multiple deaths of fire brigade officers in the incident.<ref name=":8" />

* '''Metro House Fire (2016)'''

On 2 June 2016, at 4 pm, a major fire broke out at Metro House, which houses Cafe Mondegar, close to the Regal Cinema, at Colaba Causeway, a popular shopping district.<ref>{{cite news |title=Metro House fire: Two rescued, 12 fire tenders on spot |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/metro-house-regal-cinema-colaba-causeway-2830829/ |date=2 June 2016 |newspaper=The Indian Express |access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref> There were 50 fire trucks, from every station of South Mumbai, which included jumbo-tanker aerial-ladder platforms, turn-table ladders, and regular fire trucks. The operation continued for almost 2 days, with fire tenders making refill trips.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

* '''[[Kamala Mills fire|Kamala Mills Fire]] (2017)'''

On 29 December 2017, fires broke out at two restaurants, Mojo's Bistro and 1 Above, in a commercial shopping complex at Kamala Mills, resulting in the deaths of fourteen people and injuries to sixteen more, as well as extensive property damage.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Quint|first=The|date=2017-12-29|title=Victims of Kamala Mills Fire: Girl Celebrating B'Day, 2 Brothers|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/mumbai-kamala-mills-fire-victims|access-date=2020-07-11|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to the incident, following which it instituted a technical investigation to examine the cause of the fire.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 January 2018|first=Richa|last=Pinto|title=Kamala Mills compound fire: Fire brigade inquiry report will take at least a week|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/fire-brigade-inquiry-report-will-take-at-least-a-week/articleshow/62320332.cms|access-date=2020-07-11|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The report filed due to this investigation indicated multiple failures in observing fire safety regulations.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-01-06|title=Kamala Mills fire started at Mojo's Bistro, not 1Above: fire brigade report|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/kamala-mills-blaze-started-at-mojos-bistro-not-1above-fire-brigade-report-5013507/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Following this report, a number of persons were arrested and charged by the Mumbai Police, including Fire Officer Rajendra Patil, who had certified the restaurants for compliance with fire safety regulations a week before the fire.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fire Officer Who Cleared Kamala Mills Pubs A Week Before Fire, Arrested|url=https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/fire-officer-who-cleared-kamala-mills-pubs-a-week-before-fire-arrested-1802661|access-date=2020-07-11|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

* '''MTNL Building Fire (2019)''':

On 22 July 2019, a fire broke out in the offices of [[Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited]] (MTNL), a state-owned telecommunications service provider.<ref>{{Cite web|title=84 Rescued By Fire Officials From Mumbai's MTNL Building|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-in-mtnl-building-in-mumbais-bandra-14-fire-engines-present-2073396|access-date=2020-07-12|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The building, located in Bandra, Mumbai, caught fire, trapping people on the roof of the nine-story building. The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded to the site with fourteen fire brigades, rescuing 84 people from the roof.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2019-07-22|title=Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued, fireman injured|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/fire-breaks-out-in-mumbai-telephone-exchange-building-in-bandra-west/articleshow/70330021.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-07-12}}</ref> There were no casualties, and one fireman sustained minor injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|date=22 July 2019|agency=Press Trust of India|title=Fire breaks out in MTNL building at Bandra; 84 rescued, fireman injured|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/fire-breaks-out-in-mtnl-building-at-bandra-84-rescued-fireman-injured/articleshow/70334151.cms|access-date=2020-07-12|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|'''COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)''']]:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the Mumbai Fire Brigade in conjunction with the MCGM worked to disinfect public spaces in Mumbai. The Mumbai Fire Brigade deployed 160 employees grouped into a total of 32 teams throughout the city. The COVID-19 response teams used the Mumbai Fire Brigade's quick response and mist fogging equipment to spray disinfectant in affected areas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 May 2020|first=Shruti|last=Ganapatye|title=Fire brigade sprays 3 lakh litre disinfectant covering 13,728 km area of the city|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/coronavirus/news/fire-brigade-sprays-3-lakh-litre-disinfectant-covering-13728-km-area-of-the-city/articleshow/75490383.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-11|newspaper=Mumbai Mirror|language=en}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:MFB on Work MFBLadder.JPG|Bronto Skylift Telescoping articulated platform
File:MFB on Work Hydraulic Platformcloseup.JPG|Close up of [[Fire apparatus#Hydraulic platform|Hydraulic platform]]
File:MFDFiretruckold.JPG|Fire truck for small buildings
File:Mini fire tender if Mumbai Fire Brigade.jpg|Force Traveller Mini fire tender of Mumbai Fire Brigade
File:AntiquesFireEngineMFB.JPG|Antique fire engine
</gallery>

== See also ==
*[[Mumbai Police]]
*[[History of Mumbai]]
*[[Maharashtra Police]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.mahafireservice.gov.in/Site/Home/Home.Aspx Official page]

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