Yesterday’s Characteristic Incidents

Incidents as of August 27:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 87 times. Including burning garbage extinguishing – 21, false alarms – 33, short circuit of wiring without burning – 0, burnt meal – 5, cooperation with other services – 12. Firefighters of the republic eliminated – 11 fires, residential sector – 6. 1 person died, 2 people were injured, 2 people were rescued.

Causes: wrong installation and defect in heating furnace and chimney – 3, arson – 1, careless using fire – 2, violation of electric equipment installation rules – 3, careless smoking – 1, violation of fire safety rules during furnace use – 1.

Departures of fire departments for rescuing at the elimination of the consequences of traffic accidents – 5 times.

Departures of voluntary fire protection units on firefighting – 2.

Departures of search and rescue units of EMERCOM of RT – 12 times. Doors unlocking – 3, searching operations on the water – 1, demercurization – 1, trees sawing – 1, removing a ring from finger – 1, others – 5. Preventive works – 5 departures.

Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan Warn:

Keep the rules of safe behavior on the water:

 - do not swim in a state of intoxication;

 - do not drive water vehicles (boats, water bikes, skis, etc.) near places where people swim;

 - do not jump into the water at unfamiliar places;

 - do not leave children on the shore without adult supervision;

 - do not allow children to go without permission to the water and swim.

In case of fire and other emergencies immediately call 01, or 112.

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 8-831-469-17-78

Helpline of HQ of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan 8 (843) 227-46-96