Characteristic Incidents for the Last Day

Incidents as of February 28:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 64 times. Including burning garbage extinguishing – 8, false alarms – 16, short circuit of wiring without burning – 6, burnt meal – 2, cooperation with other services – 21. Firefighters of the republic eliminated – 7 fires, including 4 in the residential sector, outhouses – 2. 1 person was injured, 1 person was rescued.

Causes: violation of electrical equipment technical use rules – 3, violation of fire safety rules during furnace use – 1, careless use of fire – 1, violation of electrical equipment installation rules – 1, wrong installation and defect in heating furnace and chimney – 1.

Departures of fire departments for rescuing at the elimination of the consequences of traffic accidents – 4 times.

Departures of voluntary fire protection units on fire fighting – 0.

Departures of search and rescue units of EMERCOM of RT – 5 times. Including: doors unlocking – 2, traffic accident – 1, others – 2. Preventive works – 6.

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