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 that we are using in our daily lives, fire is a blessing also it can also be a hazard if it catches widely, which results in a massive loss of property and persons. There are numerous incidents that we heard previously about the fire damage. To prevent this kind of incident many companies in Pakistan provide firefighting equipment, but unfortunately, most commercial building owners don’t keep firefighting equipment in their buildings. In Pakistan, serious events occurred due to an outbreak of fire that resulted in massive property loss, and shaped buildings, machinery, and persons. The main reasons were leakage of gas cylinders and pipelines, negligence by smokers, and short circuits.

Incidents of fire in Pakistan

• An incident of fire blast in February 2020 in a Karachi restaurant near Clifton due to the fire kitchen being damaged.
• Fire damaged a commercial building in Karachi in 2017, which resulted in damage to restaurants, offices, and showrooms.
• An unfortunate fire incident took place in Pakistan, due to the leakage of a gas cylinder. As a result of that incident number of a people died many others were injured due to the 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 homes. 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.

•  Fire safety training should be given free of cost by government institutions to the public, especially in educational institutions for individuals.
• Builders should place proper fire firefighting equipment in high buildings like commercial malls, hospitals, and restaurants etc.