The Times of India 08.09.2014
NMMC to give some fire brigades Rs 1.5cr upgrade
Navi
Mumbai: To minimize risks and ensure safety of its firefighters, the
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will soon procure advanced fire
fighting equipment.
During the civic general body meeting on
Saturday, administrative approval was sought to buy cooling vests, rope
launchers and portable self-oscillating monitor sets. The estimated cost
has been pegged at around Rs 1.54 crore.
“Firemen risk their
lives while conducting rescue operations. There are regular innovations
made in ensuring safety of those dousing fire. Few of these gears are to
be procured for all the four fire stations and their staff,” said chief
fire officer Vijay Rane.
These are in addition to the demand
made by the department for adding to the fire proximity suit worn by
firefighters while attending calls.
“The cooling vest is an
essential gear because it will enable firemen to handle soaring
temperatures. The rope launcher will be useful while rescuing a person
stuck in water and the portable self-oscillating monitor uses advanced
technology to douse fire and is ideal for unmanned operations,” said a
source from the office.