Launching more than 300 inter-family fire safety groups in Nghe An

Since the Ministry of Public Security launched the movement to build a model of inter-family safety teams for fire prevention and fighting (PCCC), 21 districts, cities and towns in Nghe An have enthusiastically responded, and inter-family safety teams for PCCC have been continuously launched.

To date, the province has launched 326 inter-family fire safety teams. The localities with the largest number of inter-family teams include: Do Luong (39), Dien Chau (35), Vinh City (30), Thanh Chuong (30)... By June 27, 2023, the province is striving to launch 176 more inter-family fire safety team models.

Launching the model of inter-family fire safety team in Thanh Chuong town. Photo: CSCC

It is known that households in the fire prevention and fighting group are equipped with an interconnected alarm bell system. When a fire accident occurs in a household, that family will press the emergency alarm bell, at which time all the bells of adjacent households in the model will simultaneously sound the alarm, thereby promptly receiving support from the people.

In addition, households are also installed with wireless smoke detectors. When there is a large amount of smoke, the system will automatically call the phone numbers of the fire police, police, family... the fire department will receive the fastest information to handle the incident...

Fire alarms are installed in households in the inter-family group. Photo: QA

In Thanh Chuong district, Mr. Nguyen Phuong Que, Head of Block 2A, Thanh Chuong town said: When the model was launched nationwide, 11 households in our block met and agreed to participate. The households proactively contributed funds, installed fire alarm systems, and purchased fire prevention equipment. The fire prevention spirit of the people in the block has also been significantly improved. Fortunately, since the launch, the model has not had to be put into operation because the people's fire prevention awareness is very good. It is expected that the block will continue to promote the launch of more models in the near future.

Vinh City is the locality with the highest population density and housing density in Nghe An, a large number of business households and a variety of goods, and a risk of fire and explosion, especially during the hot season. Therefore, the establishment of joint fire prevention and fighting teams is a top priority to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

Vinh City authorities inspect fire prevention systems at inter-family groups. Photo: QA

Vinh City has issued Plan No. 17/KH-UBND on implementing Directive No. 01/CT-TTg dated January 3, 2023 of the Prime Minister on strengthening fire prevention and fighting in the new situation in Vinh City, directing wards and communes to seriously implement it. Accordingly, the establishment of inter-family fire prevention and fighting teams is one of the top priorities. To date, the city has launched 30 inter-family fire prevention and fighting teams, including prominent wards and communes with large numbers such as Hong Son, Hung Dong, Hung Binh, etc.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Kha - Captain of the Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue Police Team, Vinh City Police said: The hot season is underway, so ensuring fire prevention and fighting work is always a top priority. The city is determined that by June 27, 2023, 100% of households with houses for living combined with production and business of flammable and explosive goods adjacent to each other must participate in the inter-family group. By December 20, 2023, 100% of households with at least 1 member will be trained in fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue...

Wireless smoke detectors will send signals to authorities and homeowners when smoke is detected in the house. Photo: QA

In addition to launching the inter-family fire safety team, the installation of public fire stations in the province is also being deployed simultaneously. Data from the PC07 Department of the Provincial Police shows that, to date, the whole province has installed 1,315 public fire stations, of which the localities with the largest number include Vinh City with 334 stations, Dien Chau with 147 stations, Nam Dan with 93 stations, etc.

Public fire stations are mainly deployed on narrow roads, difficult for fire trucks to access in case of fire. Here, households have fully equipped themselves with fire prevention and fighting equipment and tools. When a fire or explosion occurs, the on-site forces will simultaneously deploy the fastest and most effective fire fighting measures.

Houses combined with businesses need to proactively equip fire protection systems to ensure safety. Photo: QA