Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Feb 21: Satish, who is serving as a fireman at the Udupi fire station under the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services department, has received the award given by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for his good and dedicated service and for his excellent performance during emergency situations, the department said.

Satish recently received the medal in the presence of the director general of police of the state and the director general of police of the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services.

He joined the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services department in 2005, underwent training at the R A Mundkur Training School, and was posted to duty at the Moodbidri fire station in 2006. In 2018, he was transferred on promotion to the Hebbal fire station in Mysuru and is currently serving at the Udupi fire station. During his service period, he has received several recognitions and the Salute Silent Star award for protecting the lives and properties of people, according to a press release from the district fire officer.