Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia
| Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia جابتن بومبا دان ڤڽلامت مليسيا |
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Crest of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia
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 Flag of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia |
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| Formed | 1883 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Malaysia |
| Headquarters | Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia Headquarters, Putrajaya |
| Motto | "Sedia Menyelamat", "Cepat Dan Mesra" (English: "Ready To Rescue","Fast And Friendly") |
| Employees | 13,446 personnel (Feb 2013) |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government |
| Website | www |
The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Malay: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM), Jawi: جابتن بومبا دان ڤڽلامت مليسيا), popularly known as Bomba, is the federal fire and rescue services agency in Malaysia. The Malay term 'Bomba' is derived from the Portuguese word bombeiros which carries the same meaning.
The fire and rescue services in Malaysia started in 1883 with the establishment of the Selangor state fire and rescue volunteers squad headed by H.F.Bellamy with 15 crews. In 1946 after the World War II, the Malayan Union Fire Services (MUS) was formed with Flight Lt. W.J Gerumandi being appointed as the Director of Malayan Union Fire Services. MUS was based in Kuala Lumpur.
Through the Federation of Malaya's agreement, the fire and rescue service was handed over to the state governments. The service was then integrated as a federal-level department on 1 January 1976, reporting to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. On 15 May 1981, the department was renamed as the Malaysian Fire Services Department.
On 8 January 1997, the Cabinet has agreed to change the logo or insignia, flag and name of the Malaysian Fire Services Department to be known as the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, which are officially announced and launched in a ceremony held in Genting Highlands Fire and Rescue Station, Pahang on 21 February 1997, by The Honourable Malaysian Prime Minister of that time, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad-the fourth Malaysian Prime Minister.
JBPM flag divided into 2 sections; a red triangle with department crest and yellow-blue stripes at the other triangle.
Red symbolised the high courage among the firefighters in the line of duty during fire and rescue operations for the nation.
15 yellow and blue lines mean there are 15 fire and rescue states department.
Yellow stripes symbolise the department offers a 'golden service' to customers and stakeholders in the direction of world-class service and also reflects loyalty to King and country.
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