Dear all, Can any one share Fire Day History in hindi with me,i need it to convey it to my contractor workforce. Regards, Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
203From India, Udaipur
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Dear all,
FYI,
The Fire Service Week is observed nationwide in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire and explosion that occurred on 14th April 1944 at the Victoria Dock of Bombay Port.
The objective of the event is to ensure that all precautions are taken to prevent fires, thereby protecting life and property. This is achieved by increasing awareness of fire safety and fostering action among employees, their families, and the public.
The National Safety Council, Karnataka Chapter, has been promoting the observance of Fire Service Week to assist in organizing the event effectively each year.
The Bombay Explosion (or Bombay Docks Explosion) took place on 14 April 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Bombay (now Mumbai). The SS Fort Stikine, carrying a mixed cargo that included cotton bales, gold, ammunition, and around 1,400 tons of explosives, caught fire and was destroyed in two massive blasts. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of around 800 lives and caused widespread destruction.
In the mid-afternoon, around 14:00, the crew discovered a fire onboard the ship. Despite efforts by the crew, dockside fire teams, and fireboats to extinguish the fire and locate its source, they were unsuccessful due to dense smoke. Eventually, the order to abandon ship was given, leading to a catastrophic explosion that split the ship in two and caused extensive damage in the surrounding area.
It took three days to bring the fire under control, and a team of 8,000 individuals worked for seven months to clear the debris and restore the docks to functioning order. The official death toll was reported as 740, with many more injured. Additionally, numerous vessels in Victoria Dock and Prince's Dock were either sunk or damaged.
Many families lost all their possessions in the disaster and were left with only the clothes on their backs. The government accepted full responsibility for the tragedy and provided monetary compensation to citizens who suffered losses.
During routine dredging operations to maintain the dock's depth, gold bars were occasionally discovered as late as 2011 and returned to the British government. The Mumbai Fire Brigade's headquarters at Byculla has a memorial dedicated to the memory of the firefighters who lost their lives.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
FYI,
The Fire Service Week is observed nationwide in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire and explosion that occurred on 14th April 1944 at the Victoria Dock of Bombay Port.
The objective of the event is to ensure that all precautions are taken to prevent fires, thereby protecting life and property. This is achieved by increasing awareness of fire safety and fostering action among employees, their families, and the public.
The National Safety Council, Karnataka Chapter, has been promoting the observance of Fire Service Week to assist in organizing the event effectively each year.
The Bombay Explosion (or Bombay Docks Explosion) took place on 14 April 1944, in the Victoria Dock of Bombay (now Mumbai). The SS Fort Stikine, carrying a mixed cargo that included cotton bales, gold, ammunition, and around 1,400 tons of explosives, caught fire and was destroyed in two massive blasts. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of around 800 lives and caused widespread destruction.
In the mid-afternoon, around 14:00, the crew discovered a fire onboard the ship. Despite efforts by the crew, dockside fire teams, and fireboats to extinguish the fire and locate its source, they were unsuccessful due to dense smoke. Eventually, the order to abandon ship was given, leading to a catastrophic explosion that split the ship in two and caused extensive damage in the surrounding area.
It took three days to bring the fire under control, and a team of 8,000 individuals worked for seven months to clear the debris and restore the docks to functioning order. The official death toll was reported as 740, with many more injured. Additionally, numerous vessels in Victoria Dock and Prince's Dock were either sunk or damaged.
Many families lost all their possessions in the disaster and were left with only the clothes on their backs. The government accepted full responsibility for the tragedy and provided monetary compensation to citizens who suffered losses.
During routine dredging operations to maintain the dock's depth, gold bars were occasionally discovered as late as 2011 and returned to the British government. The Mumbai Fire Brigade's headquarters at Byculla has a memorial dedicated to the memory of the firefighters who lost their lives.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
dear hansa, very good explanation. (ofcourse, refresher for me) dear dipil, excellent guide for fire safety, which is short & simple. thanks for sharing.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Dear Dipil,
We celebrate Fire Service Week from 14th to 21st March in our company. I will post the activity schedule and photos of Fire Service Week after the 21st when all celebrations will be over.
In short, we have a Hose Rolling Competition, Fire Extinguisher Lifting, and Firefighting, as well as a Quiz Competition for contractors and employees. For school children, we have a fire demo explaining the types of extinguishers and how to operate them, a fire tender and its equipment display, and a drawing competition in 3 groups: classes 3, 4, 5; classes 6, 7; and classes 8 to 10. There will also be a Quiz competition.
For the ladies of our colony, we have a home safety and LPG safety program along with a Quiz.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
We celebrate Fire Service Week from 14th to 21st March in our company. I will post the activity schedule and photos of Fire Service Week after the 21st when all celebrations will be over.
In short, we have a Hose Rolling Competition, Fire Extinguisher Lifting, and Firefighting, as well as a Quiz Competition for contractors and employees. For school children, we have a fire demo explaining the types of extinguishers and how to operate them, a fire tender and its equipment display, and a drawing competition in 3 groups: classes 3, 4, 5; classes 6, 7; and classes 8 to 10. There will also be a Quiz competition.
For the ladies of our colony, we have a home safety and LPG safety program along with a Quiz.
Regards,
Hansa Vyas
From India, Udaipur
Dear All, Pls find some input from my side. May be informative. All have given really a good input. Shailesh
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
As a 28-year veteran of the New Zealand Fire Service (retired), I was impressed to see that such an event occurred nationally to recognize the sacrifice of our brother firefighters in this tragic event. Sadly, I have missed the event this year but hope to still be in Bangalore for next year's Fire Service Week.
Bud Chapman
From India, Bangalore
Bud Chapman
From India, Bangalore
Dear All,
Nice to see wide participation against this post. Looking forward to getting such kind of participation against various discussions in the forum.
@Hansa, Abhay & Shailesh: Good inputs regarding the history of Fire Service Day.
@Bud Chapman: It's nice to see participation from a senior member like you in the forum. Please continue to deliver your expertise for future discussions too.
From India
Nice to see wide participation against this post. Looking forward to getting such kind of participation against various discussions in the forum.
@Hansa, Abhay & Shailesh: Good inputs regarding the history of Fire Service Day.
@Bud Chapman: It's nice to see participation from a senior member like you in the forum. Please continue to deliver your expertise for future discussions too.
From India
Thank you, Dipil. I started as a firefighter in the NZ Fire Service and over 28 years, worked in the Communications Centre progressing through many roles until I was the Divisional Officer in charge. In the 1990s, I was the Operational Project Team Leader for a project to unify Fire and Police Communication Centres across New Zealand. At the end of the project, I left the Fire Service and took a position as Head of Business and Contact Centre tutor for the Southern Institute of Technology. I did that for 11 years, and then my wife got a position teaching at Trio World School here in Bangalore.
For the past year, I have been volunteering here, filling whatever role requires someone with a background in the Fire Service, as teamwork is vital. However, I am now looking for a position with a work visa that will allow us to stay in Bangalore, as my wife's contract will end in June, and our 14-year-old son wishes to continue attending school here.
I am a generalist and can adapt to various tasks. I am a technical writer, disaster planner, have knowledge of safety and security, and write site safety plans for large construction sites. As a native English speaker and computer literate individual, I have experience as a Contact Centre trainer and in customer service. If anyone is interested in reviewing my resume, I can provide a CV upon request. Please let me know if that would be appropriate.
From India, Bangalore
For the past year, I have been volunteering here, filling whatever role requires someone with a background in the Fire Service, as teamwork is vital. However, I am now looking for a position with a work visa that will allow us to stay in Bangalore, as my wife's contract will end in June, and our 14-year-old son wishes to continue attending school here.
I am a generalist and can adapt to various tasks. I am a technical writer, disaster planner, have knowledge of safety and security, and write site safety plans for large construction sites. As a native English speaker and computer literate individual, I have experience as a Contact Centre trainer and in customer service. If anyone is interested in reviewing my resume, I can provide a CV upon request. Please let me know if that would be appropriate.
From India, Bangalore
Hi Bud Chapman,
You may try uploading and keeping watch on the website below. New jobs are opening and being published on this site regularly. Rather than this, also register with major websites like naukri.com and monster.com. Let's hope that our forum members will contact you if any suitable opening arises.
Keep in touch and all the very best to you.
From India
You may try uploading and keeping watch on the website below. New jobs are opening and being published on this site regularly. Rather than this, also register with major websites like naukri.com and monster.com. Let's hope that our forum members will contact you if any suitable opening arises.
Keep in touch and all the very best to you.
From India
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