Soviet Firefighters Status

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Gentlemen,

I was once told by a very reliable authority that in the Soviet Union, firemen came under the authority of the NKGB.

I have seen pictures of firemen’s badges with NKGB, MVD and MOOP marks on the lower banner.

Do any of you have any information on this? Does this mean that the firefighters themselves were members of these

organizations, or just came under their authority? Did this apply to all, or just selected firemen?

Any information on this subject will be appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

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[Komandir RKKA]

In former USSR Fire Department always was a part of Internal Affairs Ministry (NKVD,MOOP or MVD)

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In former USSR Fire Department always was a part of Internal Affairs Ministry (NKVD,MOOP or MVD)

Thank you.

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