Fire Service Martyr’s Day Observed in Odisha
Bureau, Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar: Like previous years, Wednesday Fire Service Martyr’s Day was observed on Wednesday and the Fire Service Week from 14th April to 20th April at Odisha Fire and Disaster Response Academy, Bhubaneswar.
D.G of Police, Fire Services, Odisha, Mr. M.Akhaya, IPS, ADG of Police,Fire Services, Dr. Soumya Mishra, Chief Fire Officer, Odisha,Shri Maheswar Swain, Chief Fire Officer (FPW), Shri Sukanta Sethi and other senior officers attended and paid homage to those brave fire fighters who lost their lives on line of duty last year.
The officers laid wreath at Sahid Statue. D.G of Police, Fire Services readout the names of Martyr’s and observed 02 minutes silence. In view of Covid pandemic, the Martyr’s Day was observed in a simple manner followed by a prize giving ceremony. 05 (five) officers and men of different ranks adjudged best for the year 2020 were awarded with trophies and cash prize by D.G Fire Services, Odisha.
Besides, the personnel who proved best in professional duty meet held on 67/04/2021 were also awarded with trophies and cash prize. 6 (Six) retired Fire
Personnel who have engaged themselves in social activities after retirement were also felicitated at their natives by the senior officers of Fire Service. During the Fire Service Week, steps are being taken from Fire Station level to create fire safety consciousness among the general public.
During observation of Fire Service Week from 14th April the Fire Service personnel are asked to conduct mock evacuation drills in high-rise,buildings, malls, shopping complexes, hospitals etc. to create public awareness on
Fire Safety.
Besides, the officers shall undertake fire safety inspection drive in different fire prone occupancies to educate the owners and occupants on requirement for Fire Safety Recommendation and Fire Safety Certificate for public safety.
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