SEIL Energy's fire brigade saves lives in 157 medical and fire emergencies last year, says official
Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy India Limited's fire brigade saved several lives and valuable properties in 157 medical and fire emergencies (seven fire incident calls, 13 labour pain calls, 17 road accident calls and 120 other serious emergency calls) during the last one year.
Sunil Kumar Gupta, Head – O&M (Operations and Maintenance) at SEIL Energy India, revealed said this while lauding the efforts of the company's fire brigade team in supporting the community during emergencies. He highlighted their world-class safety practices on the occasion of 'National Fire Service Fortnight' valedictory ceremony here on Monday.
The company has conducted various fire safety awareness programmes and competitions for employees and associates during the last 15 days. He presented the awards and prizes to the winners of various contests. The fire brigade team demonstrated its preparedness with various fire-fighting mock-drills and exhibited its commitment to ensure safety for its employees and the community.
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