By a decision of the Council of Ministers on September 13, 1995, today is celebrated as the official professional holiday of the employees of the National Fire Safety Service of the Ministry of Interior. The historical context of this date dates back to 1905, when the first Firefighters' Congress was held in Sofia at the initiative of 17 fire chiefs and activists in the field of firefighting. It was then that the first professional union of firefighters in Bulgaria was established, according to the media's reference department.
The celebration traditionally overlaps with the Fire Safety Week held nationwide. On this occasion, employees of the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection are organizing an official ceremony at the directorate's building in Sofia, which will begin at exactly 10:00 AM, the Ministry of Interior informs.
The following officials will take part in the event:
- Ivan Demerdzhiev – Minister of Interior;
- Representatives of the political leadership of the Ministry of Interior;
- Representatives of the professional leadership of the Ministry of Interior.