Three-tier fire security for Games

The Delhi Fire Service has recommended fixed fire-fighting arrangements as per the National Building Code-IV and planned a three-tier fire security system at all Commonwealth Games venues here in the Capital.Besides, a team of fire-fighters with water-mist technology-enabled backpack system will be deputed inside the stadiums for immediate response and help in emergency evacuation. These teams will be backed up by standby fire engines positioned inside the stadium. Giving out the details of the various measures being taken for fire safety ahead of the international sporting event in Delhi, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Thursday that dedicated fire stations and a separate Commonwealth Games fire control room have been planned to ensure that the event remains incident-free. Besides, she said, a secure wireless communication and automatic vehicle tracking system has also been planned for the Games.

The Chief Minister, who was speaking at a function to mark the Raising Day of the Delhi Fire Service at the Fire Safety Management Academy, Rohini, also asserted that there would be no dearth of funds for development and modernisation of fire service as the Department personnel are performing a laudable role at the risk of their life.

Pointing to the technological advancements made in the field of fire engineering, the Chief Minister said DFS had also modernised its equipment and procured 10 fast responding motorcycles with water mist technology, five specialised fast-response fire vehicles, specialised fire tenders and personal protective equipment.

DFS Director R.C. Sharma informed that three Disaster Management Centres have been established and are working at the Laxmi Nagar, Rohini and Nehru Place fire stations to provide immediate response in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.