In yet another remarkable milestone, Kings Expomedia Ltd. proudly hosted the 63rd Safe India Hero Plus Awards – MMR Edition, a resounding success that added a brilliant new feather in the crown of India’s fire and safety community. The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout with over 380+ safety champions, senior fire officers, DISH officials, and industry leaders uniting under one roof to recognize and celebrate bravery, innovation, and exemplary contributions to life safety.
A Power-Packed Safety Conference
The event commenced with a thought-provoking Safety Conference focusing on critical fire safety challenges and solutions. Stalwarts from across sectors shared valuable insights, best practices, and case studies, fostering an engaging platform for knowledge-sharing and collaborative learning. Our heartfelt thanks go to all the expert speakers and industry veterans whose presentations proved both enriching and transformative.
Shri Mukesh Patil, former Director of DISH Maharashtra, laid the foundation with a keynote on the Evolution of the Factories Act.
Shri Vikas Ghoogre, DISH Joint Director from Thane Zone, elaborated on Confined Space Entry – Dos & Don’ts, offering essential insights for chemical, pharma, and process industries.
Shri Kiran Hatyal, Deputy Director at Maharashtra Fire Services, discussed the Importance of Updated Fire Safety Systems and Their Maintenance.
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, a certified HSE practitioner, educated attendees on Hazardous Area Classification and its direct impact on risk mitigation in hazardous zones.
A special presentation by Architech Shrreyash Sarmalkar on Emergency Response in Hazardous Environment
Celebrating Heroes: Safe India Hero Plus Awards
The highlight of the event, the prestigious Safe India Hero Plus Awards, honoured outstanding individuals who displayed unwavering commitment to Fire Safety and emergency response. Each winner exemplified the spirit of dedication, courage, and innovation, setting new benchmarks for the safety landscape in the MMR region.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to all the award winners – your efforts and passion for safety are truly commendable and deeply appreciated.
Municipal Fire Services – Pillars of Strength
A grand salute to the 9 Municipal Corporation Fire Services and their Chief Fire Officers -CIDCO, Vashi, Thane, Vasai-Virar, Kalyan-Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Ulhasnagar & Ambernath – for their unwavering support and contribution to the success of this edition. Their consistent dedication to community safety forms the backbone of the region’s fire response framework.
Shri Vijay Rane – Chief Fire Officer, CIDCO, Navi Mumbai
Shri Girish Zalke – Chief Fire Officer I/c, Thane
Shri Pravin Bodkhe – Chief Fire Officer, Panvel
Shri Dilip Palav – Chief Fire Officer, Vasai-Virar Muncipal Corporation
Shri Rajesh Pawar – Chief Fire Officer I/c, Bhiwandi Nizampur
Shri Namdev Chaudhary – Chief Fire Officer I/c, Kalyan Dombivli
Shri Suresh Bombe – Chief Fire Officer I/c, Ulhas Nagar
Shri Bhagwat Sonone – Fire Officer, Ambernath Muncipal Council
Shri Purushottam Jadhav – Chief Fire Officer I/c, Navi Mumbai
Gratitude to Our Partners in Progress
Events of this magnitude are only possible with the trust and support of dedicated partners. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our proud sponsors:
Prolite Autoglo Ltd.
Brijbasi Fire Safety Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Orient Fire Curtains India Pvt. Ltd.
Firestellar Technologies LLP.
Firetex Protective Technologies Pvt .Ltd.
Lehry Instrumentation & Valves Pvt . Ltd.
BOSCH India Limited
Armor Fire Industries Private Limited
Shah Bhogilal Jethalal & Bros
Your partnership was instrumental in making this event a grand success.
Bharat Safety Yatra – MMR Chapter
This edition also marked a significant leg of the ongoing Bharat Safety Yatra, a nationwide movement promoting awareness, preparedness, and safety excellence. The MMR Chapter amplified the mission of bringing together professionals from across the ecosystem to align with the vision of Zero Accidents and maximum safety consciousness.
As we move forward, Fire & Safety Monthly reaffirms its commitment to celebrating safety excellence and building a resilient India. Because for us, “Safety is not just a rule – it’s a way of life.”