Fire and Rescue Service units remain prepared to meet emergency situations in Kerala

The Department will keep at least one fire engine ready near all Government Medical Colleges in the State for emergency response

In support of the Health Department and the COVID-19 task forces, all the 129 Fire and Rescue Services stations in Kerala have been asked to remain prepared to meet any emergency situation, including unexpected fire outbreaks and the shortage of oxygen cylinders in hospitals. To begin with, the Department will keep at least one fire engine ready near all Government Medical Colleges in the State for emergency response. Intensive inspections are also underway covering all the major hospitals and COVID-19 care centres in the State to find out safety issues and bring it to the attention of the authorities concerned for immediate action. The purpose according to officials is to avert even the remote chance of fire outbreaks or other unnoticed hazards in view of the recent incidents reported from States like Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.