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A photo contest initiated by the "Rescuer" newspaper of EMERCOM of Russia was launched under this name. The best photos sent to the contest will be published in the newspaper. The winners of 2017 will be awarded prizes from the editorial staff. Photos taken by employees of EMERCOM on the background of something unusual (it can be both an unusual workplace, and any interesting, funny case from work) are accepted for the contest. The main rule is that the person in the frame should be in the form of units of EMERCOM of Russia (rescuer, firefighter, GIMS, GPN inspector).

On January 15, 29th winter republican applied fire sport competitions started. The best sportsmen of the fire service units of the republic arrived to Almetyevsk for the participation. During four days more than 120 sportsmen-firefighters from Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Almetyevsk, Naberezhnye Chelny and Zelenodolsk will demonstrate professional skills in various kinds of competitions. The sports program includes two types of competitions: climbing the hook ladder and overcoming the hundred meter obstacle course.

Incidents as of January 16:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 37 times. Including garbage extinguishing – 3, false alarms – 19, short circuit of wiring without burning – 3, meal burning – 2, cooperation with other services – 3, others – 1. Firefighters of the republic eliminated 3 fires: private house – 2, vehicles – 1.

The first squad of the Federal Fire Service for the Republic of Tatarstan has determined the best team on carrying out rescue operations during the aftermath of road accidents. The competition was attended by 14 teams of 4 people each.The leader of the competition, both in practical and theoretical part, was the team of FRD-37. The team of FRD-9 was on the second place. These two teams will represent the first squad of the federal fire service in the republican competitions. 

Incidents as of January 15:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 46 times. Including garbage extinguishing – 3, false alarms – 12, short circuit of wiring without burning – 2, meal burning – 0, cooperation with other services – 13, others – 2. Firefighters of the republic eliminated 14 fires: residential sector – 10, outhouses – 3, garden houses – 1. 1 person died, 1 person was injured.

Now those who do not grudge money, will reduce their way from one bank of the Volga to another for 70 kilometers and will save about an hour of driving a car. The distance of the ice road is 1300 m. Compared to last year, the current opening took place one month later. The reason is in the unusually warm weather, established in December. The thickness of the ice is 35-40 cm. There are heating points on the banks: insulated trailers. Approaches to the passage and its route are illuminated.

At night January 19, the Orthodox world celebrates the feast of the Baptism of the Lord or Epiphany. Employees of the center of GIMS of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan take direct part in ensuring the security of mass celebration. On the eve of opening ice holes, GIMS inspectors carry out measurements of ice thickness of reservoirs. For safe staying of people at ice holes, the thickness of ice cover should not be less than 25 cm.

Incidents as of January 14:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 27 times. Including garbage extinguishing – 8, false alarms – 5, short circuit of wiring without burning – 2, meal burning – 1, cooperation with other services – 12, others – 1. Firefighters of the republic eliminated 6 fires: private houses – 2, apartment buildings – 3, garden houses – 1.

Incidents as of January 12:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 42 times. Including garbage extinguishing – 5, false alarms – 21, short circuit of wiring without burning – 0, meal burning – 0, cooperation with other services – 5. Firefighters of the republic eliminated 8 fires: private houses – 1, apartment buildings – 2, garages – 1, saunas – 4. 1 person died, 2 persons were injured, 3 people were saved.

Incidents as of January 11:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of the Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 28 times. Including garbage extinguishing – 3, false alarms – 3, short circuit of wiring without burning – 2, meal burning – 0, cooperation with other services – 7. Firefighters of the republic eliminated 1 fire: residential sector – 1.