City

[Watch] DGP Reviews Fire Safety Measures In Bhubaneswar Airport

Bhubaneswar: Fire safety measures at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar were reviewed under the supervision of DGO, Fire Services, SK Upadhyay on Wednesday.

During the inspection, Fire personnel tested the hydrants and sprinklers in the areas of the airport used by the passengers. Emergency exits and evacuation plan of the airport was also checked.

The strength of fire tenders (mist, water, foam) during landing and take off of the aircraft was tested at fire control room of the airport. Emergency treatment care unit and crisis mobile control were checked. Fire alarm and public announcement system to alert the passengers were also checked.

[Watch] DGP Reviews Fire Safety Measures In Bhubaneswar Airport – YouTube

The DGP suggested to airport authorities to keep adequate quantity of fire balls in closed rooms/lounges so that those can be used as first responder automatically and control the heat from the fire.

Upadhyay also discussed the safety measures against fire hazards for air passengers and at airport lounge with BPIA director MR Beuria, officials of CISF and Bhubaneswar Fire Officer MR Majhi.

It was decided at the meeting for joint mapping with local fire station staff on last Sunday of every month beyond perimeters of airport.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

IREDA Sanctions Over Rs 3000 Cr For Green Energy Projects In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has sanctioned over Rs 3,000 crore for…

12 minutes ago

Sex With Dead Body Horrendous Act, But Not Rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Raipur: In a significant observation, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said that engaging in sexual intercourse…

26 minutes ago

HC Asks Odisha Govt To Fill Up Vacant Junior Teacher Posts Immediately

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Monday reportedly directed the state government to immediately fill…

29 minutes ago

40 Youths Stuck In Maldives On Job Promise Plead For Safe Return To Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Over 40 youths, lured to Maldives with promises of lucrative jobs in a private…

39 minutes ago

No Attempts To Intimidate British Citizens Would Be Accepted: UK Junior Min After Sikh Groups Allege Harassment By Indian Govt

London: After a number of Sikhs living in the UK alleged that they were being…

53 minutes ago

Will Elon Musk Be De Facto US President? Check Donald Trump’s Reaction

New York: Elon Musk has emerged as a key man in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, which…

60 minutes ago

This website uses cookies.