Launching the model of inter-family fire safety group and community fire station

Attending the launching ceremony were Colonel Cao Minh Huyen - Deputy Director of the Provincial Police, Mr. Tran Quang Lam - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee.

Panorama of the launching ceremony. Photo: An Quynh

According to statistics in Nghe An, in 2021 and the first 6 months of 2022, there were 119 fires, killing 09 people and causing property damage of nearly 9 billion VND. In particular, there were 47 fires in family homes and houses for business purposes, killing 08 people and causing damage of 1.3 billion VND.

Currently, in Vinh City, there are many potential risks of fire and explosion, especially in households that combine business and entertainment with large crowds, causing great damage to people and property.

From the above characteristics, the launch of models is a necessary and appropriate requirement to promote and maximize the effectiveness of fire prevention and fighting work according to the motto "4 on-site" in accordance with the direction of the Ministry of Public Security.

The models are launched to raise awareness and responsibility of cadres, party members and people in complying with the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting; to propagate and mobilize people to equip themselves with fire prevention and fighting means and equipment at home, and at the same time to guide some handling skills when situations arise.

Launching the model of "community fire prevention and fighting point". Photo: An Quynh

The model of "Fire prevention and fighting inter-family safety group" was established on a pilot basis through 2 residential groups on Cao Thang street (block 23, Hong Son ward) including 20 adjacent households in the residential area.

In addition, the People's Committee of Trung Do Ward has also launched a model of "public fire fighting points" with 10 public fire fighting points in 8 alleys and 2 lanes in the ward. All points are fully equipped with fire boxes, fire extinguishers, and fire prevention and fighting tools.

Launching the model of "fire safety inter-family group". Photo: An Quynh

At the launching ceremony, the residents of the “Fire Prevention and Fighting Inter-family Group” were also instructed to practice fire fighting plans right at their residential areas. The drills aim to help the members of the group and residents of the models raise awareness.fire protection and preventionon-site; fire response skills; how to escape in case of fire; fire extinguishing skills in case of fire and rescue work.

Colonel Cao Minh Huyen speaks at the ceremony. Photo: An Quynh

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Colonel Cao Minh Huyen - Deputy Director of the Public Security Department praised and acknowledged the attention and responsibility of local people as well as leaders of departments and branches in fire prevention and fighting work in the area. In the coming time, he hopes that the Steering Committee will proactively follow closely and regularly innovate the content to promptly adjust the model to suit the practical situation of the area. Each individual participating in the model needs to improve their sense of responsibility and spread the spirit of the model to residential areas. He also requested the City People's Committee as well as the People's Committees of communes and wards to pay attention and create conditions for Vinh City Police as well as residential areas to effectively carry out fire prevention and fighting work; contributing to minimizing damage caused by fires and explosions.

The drills help to raise awareness of on-site fire prevention among team members and residents of the models. Photo: An Quynh

In addition, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Police Department requested the police of districts and cities to replicate the models, before October 15, 2022, there will be at least 1 model of Inter-family Fire Prevention and Fighting Safety Team and 1 model of community fire fighting point in the area.

Comrade Tran Quang Lam - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee received comments and assigned tasks to the People's Committees of 25 wards and communes. Photo: An Quynh.

Comrade Tran Quang Lam - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee received comments and assigned tasks to the People's Committees of 25 wards and communes to promote the role of heads and heads of agencies and units in resolutely deploying and implementing fire prevention and fighting work according to the motto "Each safe house - each safe neighborhood - each safe commune and ward". It is necessary to organize fire prevention and fighting safety inspections for facilities managed by the Ward People's Committee, strictly handle facilities that do not meet the requirements on fire prevention and fighting conditions. Deploy the installation of the "114 fire alarm" application to all cadres, party members, and people in the city. In particular, maintain the movement to dismantle "tiger cages" to create a second escape route. Promote propaganda work through the loudspeaker system from wards and communes. Organize training and foster fire prevention and fighting skills for civil defense forces, employees, and owners of facilities managed by the City People's Committee.