Corruption in Fire Departments: Inputs on Issues
Last night's fire in a Mumbai restaurant that lead to the loss of 15 lives and many injured is a reminder of how fire safety rules commonly flouted by commercial establishments in India. Corruption is at the heart of it with both the bribe giver and taker having a vested interest .
With this post we urge you to share each and every experience of yours in regards to corruption at fire department in India.
Once the issues and causes are documented, we will have a separate discussion on solutions that must be implemented to drastically reduce this menace and make fire services more effective in India. more
With this post we urge you to share each and every experience of yours in regards to corruption at fire department in India.
Once the issues and causes are documented, we will have a separate discussion on solutions that must be implemented to drastically reduce this menace and make fire services more effective in India. more
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Identical Laws applicable to factories and Corporate offices be made applicable to restaurants. more
Dec 31
In additions parking around the buidings thus obstructing the fire fighting vehicles and personnel.and obstacles like shops junk ,push carts around these buidings is definitely delaying the approach to fighters of fire. more
Dec 29
Corruption is a definite issue . But ensuring that all norms are followed before issuing a certificate of fire safety is the key.Very low percentage of strict inspection is seen. 1-In cities the mandatory setback for all buildings i.e. The empty place around which is needed for fire fighting machines to around in case of emergency is always flouted.Greed of space. 2-The other is lack if fire escape stairs in high rise building . 3- most of the institutions do not have fire fighting document include protocol of evacuation,code,control room,steps to organize command control communicate ,moniter ,escape route ,plan, equipment to break lock to escape route.Next is the equipment like extinguishers ,usage location of hose ,hydrant points in all floors etc.lack of periodical mock drill and records . 4-Apathy by govt agencies 5- Apathy of private owners of buildings,offices,public places like cinema halls,hotels pubs resort,weddin halls. 6- utter disregard for safety in temporary religious congregations havans with thatched halls of bamboo,temporary exhibitions halls,music festivals,kumbhmelas,Temples who hold fire crackers display ,film studio with massive electrical wiring with out enough safety precautions ,marriage shamiana. more
Dec 29
Authorities giving permissions are solely responsible. Even today, inspite os so many mishaps, fire exit ladders in multistory buildings constructed during last few decades are not there. You will find fire exit spiral ladders in all old buildings in Mumbai. It is high time authorities wake up. Basic principles of keeping exits free are not being followed. more
Dec 29
