VADODARA: The Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) will now be capable of combat fires in high-rise buildings and an identical buildings from a distance the use of state-of-the artwork equipment. The civic frame cleared proposals for procurement of 3 fire-fighting automobiles including two Advanced High-tech Special Vehicles (AHSV) that can do away the desire of firemen standing on hydraulic increased platforms to douse such fires.
The VMC has presently given NOCs for 511 high-rise buildings within the city. Apart from those, the town has a number of buildings that are 15 to 18 meters excessive, however are not categorized as high-rise buildings as in step with the brand new norms.
In-charge leader fire officer Deepak Gunjal mentioned that the AHSV may have thermal imaging cameras fastened on an arm or a growth that can to as much as a peak of 20 to 25 meter. The arm too can rotate 360 levels to struggle fire in all directions.
Gunjal mentioned that operators will be capable of see the photographs despatched through the digital camera on a track and can be capable of direct the growth from a regulate panel. The thermal images will display the exact location of a fire even thru smoke and the fire can also be doused with precision.
The fire brigade were given a nod to acquire two such AHSVs and likewise a Rapid Intervention Fire Vehicle (RIFV). The automobile will be used for duties during the visits of individuals with excessive security duvet. The fire brigade presently uses a jeep or a mini fire soft during such duties.
The RIFV will be a tailor-made automobile with multiple features. It may have provisions for fire-fighting, rescuing, towing and different functions. “Till further lend a hand arrives, it may handle an emergency state of affairs,” mentioned Gunjal.
The fire brigade will also be purchasing two mortuary trucks to ferry useless our bodies.
The VMC has presently given NOCs for 511 high-rise buildings within the city. Apart from those, the town has a number of buildings that are 15 to 18 meters excessive, however are not categorized as high-rise buildings as in step with the brand new norms.
In-charge leader fire officer Deepak Gunjal mentioned that the AHSV may have thermal imaging cameras fastened on an arm or a growth that can to as much as a peak of 20 to 25 meter. The arm too can rotate 360 levels to struggle fire in all directions.
Gunjal mentioned that operators will be capable of see the photographs despatched through the digital camera on a track and can be capable of direct the growth from a regulate panel. The thermal images will display the exact location of a fire even thru smoke and the fire can also be doused with precision.
The fire brigade were given a nod to acquire two such AHSVs and likewise a Rapid Intervention Fire Vehicle (RIFV). The automobile will be used for duties during the visits of individuals with excessive security duvet. The fire brigade presently uses a jeep or a mini fire soft during such duties.
The RIFV will be a tailor-made automobile with multiple features. It may have provisions for fire-fighting, rescuing, towing and different functions. “Till further lend a hand arrives, it may handle an emergency state of affairs,” mentioned Gunjal.
The fire brigade will also be purchasing two mortuary trucks to ferry useless our bodies.
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