CM Pushkar Singh : New fire stations will be opened at Bhimtal, Dwarahat, Gauchar, Purola and Sahastradhara. A world-class training centre of the Fire Service will be set up in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister participated in the programme organized on the occasion of Fire Service Week in Dehradun. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Fire Service Week celebrations at Police Lines, Dehradun on Saturday. The Chief Minister also felicitated 7 medal winners and 2 DGFS Disc Medals winners of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India during the 3rd All India Fire Service Games.
CM Pushkar Singh also flagged off 20 new fire tenders and fire engines inducted into the Uttarakhand Fire Service for public awareness. He also observed the feats shown by the fire fighters. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the opening of new fire stations at Bhimtal, Dwarahat, Gauchar, Purola and Sahastradhara soon, setting up of a world-class training centre of the Fire Service in Uttarakhand and an incentive of Rs. 1010 thousand to all the personnel of the Uttarakhand Fire Service who performed their duties in the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj. Firefighters saved properties worth more than 53 thousand crores from the fire. The Chief Minister said that the personnel of Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services have saved properties worth more than Rs 53,000 crore from fire since the formation of Uttarakhand. The lives of more than 27 thousand humans and about 7 thousand animals have also been saved. Now women are also contributing as fire fighters in Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services, which makes everyone proud. The central government has sanctioned Rs 71 crore for the Uttarakhand Fire Service.
CM Pushkar Singh said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is working on strengthening the infrastructure related to fire and emergency services and modernizing the defence equipment in the state. The Centre has sanctioned Rs 71 crore for the Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services. At present, efforts are also underway to build 18 fire stations in the state and purchase world-class equipment to deal with fire emergencies. The government has also procured world-class quality fire suits for the safety of fire personnel. Fire stations will also be opened in remote areas. The Chief Minister said that along with the construction of the fire station building in Gairsain, more than 78 houses are also being constructed. The state government has also sanctioned Bahadurabad Fire Station in Haridwar district. He said that mapping of fire stations is being done at the government level according to the geographical conditions and requirements of Uttarakhand, after which fire stations can be opened in remote areas.
CM Pushkar Singh said that during natural calamities, the role of fire and emergency services becomes more important. Last year, in the disasters that took place in Kedarnath, Tanakpur, Khatima, Arakot and Raini, the fire service personnel did their work with dedication and dedication. The Chief Minister said that last year forest fires had caused damage to forest wealth, wildlife and environment. The forest department as well as the fire department will have to work with alacrity so that such a disaster does not recur. The fire department also has an important role to play in the upcoming Chardham Yatra.
CM Pushkar Singh said that the Uttarakhand Fire and Emergency Services is organizing various programs across the state to make the citizens aware of the damage caused by fire, which is commendable. “Fire service is one of the most essential services. Our fire fighters control the fire and save lives. Fire service personnel perform a wide range of duties, from relief and rescue operations and forest fire control, to fire control and security arrangements at various social events to various institutions in the state. The Chief Minister said that the fire department also has to play an important role in the successful and efficient conduct of the upcoming Chardham Yatra. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dharam Pal Gupta, SSP Harjit Singh, Additional DC (general) Roohi Dugg, SDM Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Karamjit Singh, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jugal Kishore, SP Sukhdev Singh, ACS Dr. Jyoti Kaushal, Dr. Parvesh, DSP Rajesh Chhibbar among various others were also present. Department of Information and Public Relations.