Inter State Fire Training Centre to be built in the state on the lines of Nagpur Model – Deputy CM

Gurugram, January 16,2024 – Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala, announced that an Inter-State Fire Training Centre will be established in the state, on the lines of Nagpur Model. The Fire Department will soon have its own 90-meter hydraulic platform in Manesar Sector-8, Gurugram and a gym will be built at the Fire Training Centre in the same location.

The Deputy Chief Minister visited the Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre in Manesar Sector-8 on Tuesday. He mentioned that the state government is making efforts to enhance emergency services. To achieve this, an Inter-State Fire Training Centre is planned in Jind district, covering 25 acres of land. The foundation for this centre will be laid next month. He further informed that discussions are underway regarding establishing fire training centres in every city.

During his visit to the Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre in Manesar, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the state government’s commitment to improving emergency services. He stated that Haryana is working towards enhancing emergency services similar to metropolitan cities in the country. The proposed Inter-State Fire Training Centre in Jind will benefit not only the youth of Haryana but also those from other states.

Sh. Chautala mentioned that the Fire Department currently possesses hydraulic platforms of up to 40 meters in height in Gurugram and Panchkula. Considering the High Rise buildings in major districts of the state, the government has initiated the process of procuring a 90-meter hydraulic platform, and the purchase will be completed soon. The Fire Department will also receive motorbikes under the Central Sponsored Scheme (CSS) to navigate through narrow and congested lanes for timely firefighting.

During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with the employees and acknowledged their demand for a gym at the training centre. In response, he announced the opening of a gym for the staff. He also conducted an overview of fire-fighting systems and fire tenders.

During the occasion, Director, Urban Local Bodies Department, Dr. Yashpal, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Manesar, Sh. Ashok Kumar Garg, were present during the visit.
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