Fire service week kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 15 2019:
A week long observation of fire service week was kicked off by Manipur Fire Service yesterday.
Speaking at the event which aims to raise awareness about fire, Manipur Fire Service officer Kh Surchandra said that the fire service week observation was organised to also commemorate the 144 fire personnel who sacrificed their lives at the Bombay docks explosion in 1446 .
As part of the observation, lectures, safety demonstration and mock drill etc will be imparted to the public at different locations of the State.
Following the launching of fire service week at the head office of Manipur Fire Service yesterday, the observation was held at Yaiphaba hotel, Thangal bazar and Ima keithel today.
The awareness programme will also be held at Mothers Care Children Hospital and research centre, Sagolband Moirang Leirak, UNACCO school Meitram and Sugnu KV School Umathel, Shija Hospital and Research Institute Langol Game Village and Bishnupur district, Thangjam Agro Industries Private Ltd Chingmeirong and LPG Bottling plant Sekmai.