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Two senior fire officers of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services have been awarded with the President’s medal for meritorious service on the occasion of
Republic Day.
Asst Divisional Officer, Ajit Kamat and Station Fire Officer of Mapusa, Bosco Ferrao were chosen for the prestigious President’s Fire Service
Medal in 2019.
Kamat joined the fire service department in 1985 as fireman and after working his way up is presently holding the charge of Asst Divisional Officer. He has completed 33 years of service in the
department.
He is the recipient of Gold Medal of the National Fire Service College, Nagpur, Ministry of Home Affairs for securing first position in the Station Officers and Instructors Course in the year 2004.
He was also awarded the Goa Chief Minister’s Fire Service Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day in 2008.
Bosco Ferrao joined fire service department in 1990 as a fireman. He too worked his way up and is presently Station Fire Officer. He has completed 28 years of service in the department.
During his tenure, he has exhibited keen interest in executing difficult tasks in the operational field.
He was the recipient of Home Minister’s Fire Service Medal for gallantry for showing exemplary courage by tackling a rampaging bull at the Campal Parade Ground on December 12, 2008.
He was also awarded the 17th Godfrey Philips Bravery Award under the category of physical bravery on June 18, 2009 and also felicitated by the Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-Town on September
28, 2010.
He was also awarded the Goa Chief Minister’s Fire Service medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, December
19, 2010.
