Characteristic Incidents for the Last Day

Incidents as of May 3:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 246 times. Including burning garbage extinguishing – 89, dry grass extinguishing – 10, false alarms – 118, short circuit of wiring without burning – 3, singed meal – 5, cooperation with other services – 4, others – 0. Firefighters of the republic eliminated – 13 fires, 2 of them in residential sector.

Causes are: careless handling of fire – 5, violation of electrical equipment installation rules – 3, arson – 2, violation of fire safety rules during furnace use – 2, defect in vehicle systems, mechanisms and components – 1.

Missions of fire departments on rescuing at the elimination of the consequences of traffic accidents – 4 times. 1 person was saved.

Missions of voluntary fire protection units on fire fighting – 13.

Missions of search and rescue units of EMERCOM of RT – 7 times. Including: door unblocking – 2, traffic accident – 1, taking a dead body out of the water – 1, extinguishing garbage – 1, cooperative raid with GIMS inspectors – 1, others – 1.

Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for RT warn:

· do not abuse alcohol, never smoke in bed;

· do not leave children unattended, teach them basic rules of fire safety;

· never use faulty electrical wiring, do not overload the grid, use caution when using electric heaters;

· do not leave electrical and gas devices unattended.