Srikakulam District Chief Fire Officer B. Veerabhadra Rao urged all apartment dwellers to install firefighting equipment on their respective floors to ensure a swift response in case of an emergency.
All apartments and individual homes need to install fire safety equipment such as smoke detectors and extinguishers, Mr. Veerabhadra Rao said while inaugurating the Fire Safety Week along with Srikakulam Municipal Commissioner Challa Obulesu at the Srikakulam Fire Station.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that every individual should take special care at home and the workplace in order to prevent untoward incidents. “As per the guidelines, firefighting equipment is mandatory for any building which is over 18 metres tall. Homes and apartments which are below 18 m in height can also install the firefighting equipment for their own safety. A few basic precautions go a long way towards saving precious lives and property,” he said.
