National Fire Service Day is observed on April 14 in memory of the firefighters who lost their lives in the 1944 Mumbai Port Fire, when fire and explosions ripped through Victoria Dock. Fire Service Week follows from April 14 to April 20 each year, spreading awareness on fire prevention, safety rules and the protection of life and property.
- Date: April 14; Fire Service Week: April 14–20
- Origin: 1944 Victoria Dock fire, Mumbai
- 2026 theme: "Safe School, Safe Hospital & Fire Safety Aware Society Together for Fire Prevention"