Active Fire Protection

Delhi Police HQ, LNJP Hospital denied fire safety clearance

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has denied fire safety certificate (FSC) renewals to two major public…

Transport buses in India to come with fire extinguishers and alarm systems

Transport buses in India will soon come equipped with safety systems such as fire detectors,…

Building plan key to fire safety: SK Dheri

The drawing board of an architect should be the starting point for the fire safety of a building…

Shield that emits shock new part of forces anti-riot gear

Personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) have a new addition to their safety gear anti-riot shield, which can give a mild shock…

More than 22,000 incidents of fire in Delhi this year

More than 22,840 incidents of fire were recorded in Delhi until December 15 this year by the DFS, of which there were deaths or…

New fire safety certificate to unlock UK high-rise flat market

Apartment blocks more than six storeys high will need to pass new fire safety checks before the flats can be bought and sold, in…

Countrys first fixed fire fighting installation lab inaugurated at NFSC

National Fire Service College (NFSC) in Nagpur got the countrys first Fixed Fire Fighting Installation Lab. D K Shami, Fire…

UK fire safety body calls or total ban on combustible building materials following Bolton fire

The Fire Protection Association (FPA), which was established by the Association of British Insurers to research and advise on…

Field officers to issue fire safety certificates in Odisha

Applicants seeking fire safety certificates for their buildings will not have to come to the Directorate of Fire Services from…

Mumbai Fire Brigade to buy 55-metre water tower vehicle for Rs 12.39 crore

THE Mumbai Fire Brigade will soon be procuring a 55-metre water tower vehicle to make it easier to reach areas located in dense,…

Govt orders fire safety audit of all hotels across J&K

The UT Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered a fire safety audit (FSA) of all hotels across Jammu and Kashmir. The order…

Ensure all schools instal fire safety systems: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to implement the Education Departments circular on installation of fire…

Top government buildings in Delhi, including North and South Block, lack fire safety measures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a public interest litigation calling for the improvement of the…

Pilot project to secure Pathankot Air Station to be replicated in all air bases

After the terror attackover three years back, a security apparatus is being put in place for theprotection of the Pathankot Air…

Sprinklers installed in just 3% of UK schools that had fires in last 5 years

Sprinklers were installed in just 3 percent of English schools where fires broke out in the past five years, say reports.…