MATO GROSSO DO SUL MILITARY FIRE DEPARTMENT: 55 YEARS OF HISTORY, MEMORY, AND COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF MATO GROSSO DO SUL

This article analyzes the importance of historical recovery and preservation of the institutional memory of the Mato Grosso do Sul Military Fire Department (CBMMS) over its 55 years of operation in the state. Marked by a history of commitment and services provided to the society of Mato Grosso do Sul, the corporation plays a fundamental role in protecting life, the environment, and heritage. The objective of the study is to demonstrate how these practices contribute to the consolidation of the corporation's identity and its strengthening among both its personnel and the population of Mato Grosso do Sul, in addition to reflecting on their impacts on social appreciation and the safeguarding of historical heritage. The research was conducted based on a historiographical approach, through a bibliographic review, documentary analysis of sources related to the corporation's institutional memory, and consultation of different records that address this topic. The results indicate that actions aimed at preserving institutional history strengthen ties between the corporation's members, ensure the continuity of its values and traditions, and increase the institution's visibility in the society of Mato Grosso do Sul. It is concluded that the rescue of the historical trajectory of the Military Fire Department of Mato Grosso do Sul and the preservation of its memory are fundamental for the valorization of its organizational identity and for the permanence of its actions based on solid principles, ensuring its social relevance and the continuity of its historical legacy.Keywords: Institutional Memory; Identity; Historical Rescue; Memory.