The Kerala Fire Force department started working as a separate department since 1963. Director of Civil Defence held the position of the Head of the Department till 1967. From 1967 to August 1970 an Inspector General of Police held the charge of the Director for Fire Force. Officer in Kerala Fire and rescue Services Academy. Motor Transport wing is established in Headquarters, Academy and six Divisional office. The Department is in a stage of modernisation and development so as to provide better service to the public in all emergency situations.