Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday revealed sweeping reforms and capacity-building procedures for the state’s Fire Services Department, consisting of the recruitment of 300 extra firemens by December this year, advanced training facilities, and the growth of emergency situation medical action under the 112 helpline.
The statements came throughout the 61st Passing Out Parade (PoP) at the Baramunda Fire Training Centre in Bhubaneswar, where 911 recently trained firemens officially signed up with the Odisha Fire Services Department.
Expanding Force, Strengthening Training
The Chief Minister stated that along with filling the staying 300 jobs, the federal government is buying first-rate centers to modernise firemen training.
These consist of a Rs 10 crore simulator for sophisticated drills, a Rs 12 crore national-level Water Rescue and Lifesaving Training Centre, and a Rs 10 crore Scuba Diving Training Centre, all to be established at Ramchandi near Konark.
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112 Emergency Medical Response Rolled Out
In a parallel advancement, the state federal government revealed on Friday that the universal 112 helpline will now likewise offer access to ambulance services, with the Fire Service serving as the nodal company.
Freshly hired firemens, trained in modern-day emergency situation medical procedures, will function as very first responders in roadway mishaps and rural health emergency situations. The Directorate General of Fire Services has actually currently been geared up with ambulance lorries to support this effort.
10 Years Since Last Recruitment Drive
Especially, this batch of 911 firemens marks the very first massive induction almost a years after the last recruitment. The combination of rescue, medical, and firefighting functions will not just reinforce neighborhood security however likewise redefine the scope of Odisha’s fire service as an extensive emergency situation reaction force.