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Hans India
22-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Public participation essential to prevent fire mishaps: Fire DG
Tadepalli: Director General Madireddy Pratap of State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department, called for public participation in preventing fire accidents, emphasising that the summer season sees a higher incidence of such events. He urged people to take precautions. During a press conference held on Wednesday at the State headquarters of State Disaster Response and Fire Services here, DG Pratap stated that the risk of extensive damage from unforeseen fire accidents is higher in old cities of major cities within the State. He cited narrow roads and residential buildings located on upper floors of shops as contributing factors. He pointed out that these were clearly the reasons for the high number of fatalities in the recent fire accident near Hyderabad's Charminar. He warned that similar dangers loom in major towns in Andhra Pradesh, such as Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati. Therefore, he explained, by taking precautionary measures, everyone can contribute to preventing accidents. Making certain recommendations for fire prevention, he said that electrical appliances should be used based on the robustness of the wiring in old buildings. It's crucial to ensure that the existing wiring can handle the load of modern electrical appliances. This alone can reduce short-circuit accidents by more than half. He suggested installation of Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) in every room and ensure proper earthing for every building. When installing air conditioners, check the wire capacity. These measures, if implemented at a low cost, can provide peace of mind. Referring to the smoke management, he suggested installation of smoke detectors and exhaust fans in every home as part of smoke management. This is critical because smoke inhalation often leads to life-threatening situations during short circuits or fires. Every building should ideally have a breathing balcony for better ventilation and safety. Madireddy Pratap recounted a recent fire incident in a shopping mall in Srikakulam, where it took fire personnel six hours to enter the premises due to intense smoke from burning clothes. Many people suffered from suffocation. He assured that all arrangements are being inspected when apartments are issued NOCs (No Objection Certificates) to prevent such situations in other areas. He stressed that the regulations enforced by the Fire department are for the public's benefit. Fire Department Director D Murali Mohan, Additional Director T Uday Kumar, Assistant District Fire Officer K Vinay and other staff members also participated.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Health department in Telangana holds review meeting on medical emergency preparedness
HYDERABAD: In the wake of prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Health department conducted a review meeting with other departments, including State Disaster Response and Fire Services, on health system preparedness in an emergency, on Monday. According to officials, all government and private hospitals are well prepared in terms of availability of beds, medicine stocks, power backup, blood, etc. Control rooms have been set up at the state headquarters and at the district level to receive calls and alert concerned authorities in case of medical emergencies. The meeting was chaired by HM&FW department health secretary Dr Christina Z Chongthu. Y Nagi Reddy, Director General, Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services, and representatives of Indian Medical Association, Indian Red Cross, Telangana Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (THANA) and Telangana Super Specialty Hospitals Association (TSHA) participated in the meeting. Medical equipment in 45 days, says minister Damodar Rajanarasimha In another review meeting conducted by Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha in Vikarabad, he stressed the need to strengthen medical education in all PHCs and sub-centres in the district. The minister stated that medical equipment and infrastructure for the Government General Hospital (GGH) will be provided within 45 days. He sanctioned MRI scan equipment for GGH and establishment of a new trauma centre in the district.
