Eight firefighters from Maharashtra, including four from Mumbai, have been chosen for gallantry medals announced by the Union government on the eve of the country`s 75th Independence Day, officials said here.

From Mumbai, deputy municipal commissioner PS Rahangdale, chief fire officer Hemant Parab, divisional fire officer Atmaram Mishra and assistant divisional fire officer Krishnat Yadav have been chosen for the President`s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry.