Three top fire officials lost their lives, because of the apathy of the government, the apathy of the bureaucrats, who failed to do enough to protect them in spite of every major mishap being another reminder that things need to change.

For firemen in Mumbai, the job doesn’t just involve fighting fires; these men have saved lives during terrorist attacks, building collapses, and have even saved lives in the sea. When such talent and bravery is lost because of lack of proper equipment, protective gear or because timely medical treatment was not provided, then the whole city should be ashamed. That this has happened in Mumbai, one of the most developed cities in the country, is a matter of grave concern.