Characteristic Incidents for the Last Day

Incidents as of February 17:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 49 times. Including burning garbage extinguishing – 1, false alarms – 10, short circuit of wiring without burning – 5, burnt meal – 1, cooperation with other services – 17. Firefighters of the republic eliminated – 6 fires, including 2 in the residential sector, outhouses – 2, garden houses – 1. 2 people died.

Causes: careless use of fire – 1, faulty vehicle systems and mechanisms – 1, violation of electrical equipment installation rules – 3, ascertain – 1.

Departures of fire departments for rescuing at the elimination of the consequences of traffic accidents – 9 times.

Departures of voluntary fire protection units on fire fighting – 1.

Departures of search and rescue units of EMERCOM of RT – 7 times. Including: door unlocking – 2, searching for a lost person – 1, others – 3. Preventive works – 3.

Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan 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 powered on electrical and gas devices unattended.

Remember! A fire does not occur by itself.  Its cause is the human negligence and carelessness use of fire. A drunk person loses control of oneself and one’s actions, and all the more cannot bear any responsibility for another person's life.

Helpline of Volga Regional Center of EMERCOM of Russia 8-800-100-11-20

Helpline of HQ of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan 8 (843) 292-64-09