Regarding this, information was provided to “Elchi” from the press service of the MES.
It was stated that the drill was conducted with a “conditional fire” alarm signal to assess the ability of fire equipment to approach the residential building and the water pool, and to evaluate the overall fire-fighting operational conditions in the area.
During the drill, it was determined that fire trucks could not freely approach the residential building and the operational fire-fighting water pool to deploy, due to irregular parking of private vehicles and artificial obstacles. In addition, it was identified that there was no emergency lighting system, the building was not fully equipped with primary fire extinguishing means, the electrical system did not meet the requirements of the “Rules for the Installation of Electrical Equipment”, and the fire alarm system was not in working condition.
Regarding the elimination of the noted deficiencies, verbal and written “instructions” were given to the persons responsible for fire safety of the buildings, and at the same time, educational talks were held with residents about ensuring fire safety. It was brought to attention that during fires and other emergency situations, for the unimpeded entry of rescue and fire-fighting vehicles, and other large-sized special-purpose equipment into the courtyards of buildings, their rapid deployment into operational readiness and effective conduct of operations, as well as for convenient use of water pools and hydrants, vehicles must be parked only in designated areas, maintaining distance from each other, and ensuring free passage for other vehicles.