Almost 775 people died in natural calamities and other tragedies, and 95 people have come in the state in the state in the last two years.
Andhra Pradesh State State Disaster Rester Force (APSDRF) saved 1,420 people during the calamities and the officials of the fire service department saved the lives of 29 people in firefighting operations. “In the years 2023-24, officials of the fire service department attended 13,615 calls and in 2024-25 14,434 incidents were reported. Firefighters saved 1,740 people,” said Madiredy Pratap, CEO of Fire Services.
The government is developing the Department of Fire Services as part of the modernization of the fire service system. New firefighting stations, fire offers and other equipment would be provided within the system, DG said. According to the 152.93 GBP, the financial committee was sanctioned to the Ministry, whose center will penalize 75 % of funds and the remaining government will be led. The funds should be used by March 2026, he said.
“We plan to buy 111 fire offers and build 20 new fire stations in the state. The response time in rural areas was 25 minutes and in urban areas and cities, 15 minutes,” Pratap Hindu said. Of the total of 4,085 sanctioned force, there are 1 204 vacancies. A total of 34 firefighters of stations, 22 main firefighters, 171 drivers, 953 employees and other contributions are unoccupied.
“The Department of Fire Services has concluded an agreement on mutual assistance with various private companies and industries for assistance during emergencies, preventing loss of people and property,” DGL said.
Meanwhile, new fire -fighting stations in Nadavalas, Madhurawada, Old Port Office, Simhachalam, Chittoor, Araku, AP High Court, Tirupati Rural, Rajamahendrama in the countryside, Ibrahimpathnam and other places. Mini fire offers, preliminary water offers, pressure pumps with quick response, multi -purpose vehicles and convoy vehicles will soon be obtained, Madireddy Pratap said.
Published – April 20, 2025 20:36
