Kohima, April 17 (MExN): The Directorate of Fire & Emergency Service, Nagaland along with other fire services across the Country is observing the Fire Service Week commencing from April 14 till April 20, 2014. In this regard, Nagaland DIG (F&ES) Neilasa Sopfii has issued a press note on fire exigencies for information, safety and compliance, which are as follows:
1. Call and inform fire services immediately as and when fire breaks out. Don’t panic.
2. Do not misuse fire services telephone numbers. It is a punishable offence.
3. Give right and precise information.
4. Use appropriate fire extinguishers at the initial stage to contain fire.
5. Do not pour water on oil and electrical fire. Use appropriate fire extinguishers.
6. Inform power department to cut off power line in the locality to avoid further disasters.
7. Give way to fire tenders to pass unobstructed.
8. Fire sirens are not to be used by any other individuals or organizations. VIPs and other utility services may kindly use their respective sirens.
9. Locate the fire incident spot, guide and show fire personnel the shortest possible route.
10. Locate source and supply water at the vicinity of fire incident.
11. Do not disturb or drag the delivery hose while fire personnel are combating fire.
12. Install fire extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire hydrants and sprinkler systems at homes.
13. Every household should maintain a small water tank to meet any fire hazards before fire personnel arrives.
14. Kitchen fire/gas, candles, lamps etc should be properly extinguished when not in use.
15. Use certified and standard electrical appliances viz., wires, plugs, fuse, switches, sockets etc.
16. Prepare family fire evacuation plans and have regular mock drills.
1. Call and inform fire services immediately as and when fire breaks out. Don’t panic.
2. Do not misuse fire services telephone numbers. It is a punishable offence.
3. Give right and precise information.
4. Use appropriate fire extinguishers at the initial stage to contain fire.
5. Do not pour water on oil and electrical fire. Use appropriate fire extinguishers.
6. Inform power department to cut off power line in the locality to avoid further disasters.
7. Give way to fire tenders to pass unobstructed.
8. Fire sirens are not to be used by any other individuals or organizations. VIPs and other utility services may kindly use their respective sirens.
9. Locate the fire incident spot, guide and show fire personnel the shortest possible route.
10. Locate source and supply water at the vicinity of fire incident.
11. Do not disturb or drag the delivery hose while fire personnel are combating fire.
12. Install fire extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire hydrants and sprinkler systems at homes.
13. Every household should maintain a small water tank to meet any fire hazards before fire personnel arrives.
14. Kitchen fire/gas, candles, lamps etc should be properly extinguished when not in use.
15. Use certified and standard electrical appliances viz., wires, plugs, fuse, switches, sockets etc.
16. Prepare family fire evacuation plans and have regular mock drills.
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