A workshop was organised by district disaster management department in fire safety section of Mayapur on use of safety equipment on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of the workshop, district magistrate of Haridwar said that all departmental people must have complete knowledge of fire fighting equipment and their usage.
During the workshop, DM Harbans Singh Chugh said, “Such workshops must be organised at regular intervals so that the knowledge can be used to mitigate the effects of the disaster in the times of need. Everyone must know how to use the fire extinguishers.”
Disaster management officer Meera Kaintura said that the department had purchased search and safety equipment. The RCC cutter, Iron and wood cutters were provided to the fire brigade. The agencies concerned would be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the equipment, she added.