There were separate Fire services in Travancore, Cochin and Malabar States before the formation of Kerala State.

There were three fire stations in Travancore and Kochi and five fire stations in Malabar. These stations were under the control of Police Department. In 1949, the Fire Station of Travancore and Cochin states were joined together. In 1956, Malabar state was also included and thus the Kerala Fire Service came into being. From then onwards, the Inspector General of Police was the head of the Fire Service up to 1963. Fire services worked as part of the Police Department. As per the Government Notification No.9018/61, dated: 21.06.1962 Kerala Fire Force Act came into existence.