Fire protection Equipments in Pakistan

19Mar, 2021

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Every person is familiar with the word fire, it is a kind of thing which we are using in our daily lives, fire is a blessing also it is can be a hazard if it caught thing widely, which result in a massive loss of property and persons. There are numerous incidents that we heard previously about the fire damage. To prevent form these kind of incidents many companies in Pakistan providing fire fighting equipments, but unfortunately, most of the commercial building owners didn’t keep firefighting equipment in their buildings. In Pakistan, serious events occurred due to an outbreak of fire that results in massive property loss, in shape building, machinery and persons. The main reasons were leakage of gas cylinder and pipelines, negligence by smokers, and short circuit.

Incidents of fire in Pakistan

• An incident of fire blast on February 2020 in Karachi restaurant nearby Clifton due that fire kitchen was damaged.
• Fire damaged a commercial building in Karachi in 2017, that results in damage to restaurant, offices and showrooms.
• An unfortunate fire incident took place in Pakistan, due to leakage of a gas cylinder, results of that incident number of a person died many others injured due to fire.

Popular company in Pakistan

Universal fire protection is a well-known company working against fire, supplying firefighting equipment. maintenance of the fire alarm system and others. UFP imports its products from China, the UK, and many other countries. Universal fire protection is providing its equipment in three different cities of Pakistan namely Karachi, Lahore and in Rawalpindi at slandered prices Universal fire protection is providing a variety of items. Some of them are following Fire Protection equipment in Pakistan

• Fire extinguishers

• Fire safety items
• Fire security system
• Fire suppression system
• Fire hydrant system
• Fire vehicles
• Maintenance of fire alarm system

Suggestions

• Fire damage is a serious issue; media persons should highlight this issue in programs for the awareness of the public.
• Negligence is the main cause of fire damages this issue should be highlighted in educational institutions. Channels play a vital role to publicize the issue related to fire damage.
• Law enforcement agencies should set the rules and regulations against the builders and owners to take preventive steps against fire.
• In all the commercial buildings and offices, there is a need for a fire alarm system and to make sure that smoke detectors are working properly or not.
• Set the rules by law enforcement agencies not to smoke late at night in buildings whether commercial buildings or personal home. And also set the fine and punishment against the violators.
• Proper maintenance of the fire alarm system should be done yearly basis and on monthly basis, there is a need for an inspection of smoke detectors and the firefighting equipment monthly.
• It is reported that many incidents took place also in a train, so there is a need for a fire alarm system.
• Proper fire safety training should be given free of cost by government institutions to the public especially in educational institutions for the individuals.
• Builders should place proper fire firefighting equipment in high buildings like commercial malls, hospitals, and restaurants etc.