The Vedanta limited’s Aluminium and Power operations here observed the 73rd National Fire Service Week from April 8 to 14.
With a theme on ‘Prevent Fire Accident-Promote Nation’s Development, the week-long celebration featured various competitions like quiz, essay and training sessions to spread awareness on fire safety practices.
The valedictory event began with the unfurling of the fire service flag by the chief guest Vedanta’s Jharsuguda (Aluminium Operation) Head Dayanidhi Behera. He emphasized on the need for mutually aiding all industries and State Fire Stations to be alert for any kind of eventuality in the area. HSE and Sustainability Head DK Singh stressed on the commitment towards precaution against fire hazards.
The event was chaired by Vedanta Jharsuguda Fire Services Head Santosh Srivastava. Fire fighters of Fire service department demonstrated various type of fire extinguishing techniques. later, prizes were distributed to the winners of quiz and essay competitions and extinguisher operation competition.