Kohima: The Directorate of Fire & Emergency Service, Nagaland along with other fire services across the Country will commemorate the Fire Service Week commencing from April 14 till April 20, 2014.
Nagaland DIG (F&ES) Neilasa Sopfii has informed in a press release that in this regard, awareness on fire prevention and safety will be held on April 14 in Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Mon, Wokha, Phek, Chumukedima and Kiphire. Various stoppage points have been identified where the programme will start at 8:00 am.
The significance of ‘Fire service Week’ relates to the Bombay Explosion (or Bombay Docks Explosion) that occurred on 14 April 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Bombay (now Mumbai) when the freighter SS Fort Stikine carrying a mixed cargo of cotton bales, gold, and ammunition including around 1,400 tons of explosives, caught fire and was destroyed in two giant blasts, scattering debris, sinking surrounding ships and setting fire to the area killing around 800 people.
“This day is also observed as ‘Martyrs day’ to pay homage to those brave firemen who lost their lives while performing their duties. This day is also set aside for mass awareness campaigns on fire hazards and safety measures by conducting public education programme through various methods such as fire safety and evacuation drills, public lectures, demonstrations, mock drills etc across the country,” Neilasa Sopfii added.
Central, State, Local Governments and Industrial Fire Services arrange befitting ceremonial programmes to pay homage to the brave departed firemen’s soul. Fire Services Week (14th April to 20th April) is also arranged to promote fire prevention activities and to create fire safety awareness amongst the masses by arranging lectures, demonstrations and screening film shows.
Fire Exigencies for information, safety and compliance:
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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