 "Pune city has around 20 fire stations, while Pimpri Chinchwad has eight")
About three dozen personnel from eight substations have assembled at the fire department headquarters in the twin city of Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune for training in emergency rescue operations. Demonstrating the use of a new pulley system, an instructor is explaining the scope of rescue to firemen during sensitive situations such as fire, earthquake, or a medical emergency.
Although surveys and training programmes for firemen and fire officers are regularly organised at the Pimpri Chinchwad Fire Brigade Headquarters, their necessity has become more critical following the recent surge in fire incidents across major cities in India.
In Pune, which is home to
