Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant decline in fire incidents in 2025, marking a 25% reduction compared to the previous year. According to an official from the Fire and Emergency Services, the region reported 6,039 fire incidents in 2025, a notable decrease from the 8,033 cases reported in 2024.

This decline is attributed to intensified fire prevention efforts, widespread awareness campaigns, and improvements in operational capabilities. The Fire and Emergency Services Department has been actively working to enhance public safety and emergency management throughout the Union Territory.

In 2025, firefighters responded to 6,039 fire calls, 59 rescue calls, and 53 false alarms. The department deployed 322 fire tenders and quick response vehicles, supported by 2,157 personnel, to manage these emergencies. The coordinated and timely response efforts helped save an estimated ₹5,000 crore worth of property and limit losses to approximately ₹300 crore.

A key component of the department's strategy involves conducting fire safety audits. In 2025, the Fire and Emergency Services conducted 3,728 fire safety audits in various establishments, including hospitals, hotels, educational institutions, government offices, and commercial premises. Based on these audits, the department issued recommendations to improve firefighting infrastructure, evacuation preparedness, and overall safety standards.

Public outreach also plays a crucial role in the department's prevention strategy. Under the leadership of Director Alok Kumar, the department carried out 9,887 awareness programs in schools, colleges, hospitals, and community venues. These programs reached over 1.03 million people, providing fire-safety training and promoting the concept of "Har Ghar Firefighter," which aims to have at least one trained responder in every household.

The Fire and Emergency Services Department also played a vital role in non-fire emergencies. Their crews were involved in flood relief operations, conducting search, rescue, and dewatering operations in over 60 locations in Anantnag and Srinagar. Additionally, fire units were mobilized for "Operation Sindoor" in Poonch, Uri, Sopore, and Kupwara. The department also established more than 30 temporary fire stations along the Shri Amarnathji Yatra routes to ensure round-the-clock emergency cover for pilgrims.