New presentation Karachi Fire Brigade overview 24.pptx

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1. KARCHI METROPOLITAN CORPORATION Emergency No.16 Tel : [phone] FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES

2. The first fire station (Central Fire Brigade ) was established in 1914 by he British regime. In early days the station used to provide fire-fighting services to small towns, commercial areas and the port. This small fire station was upgraded Gradual1y. Since central Fire Station was located right in the heart of the city it was converted into Fire Head Quarters immediately. Due to rapid growth in the population and expansion of industries in city area, 30 X Fire Stations have been established in different areas / localities of Karachi City, which are providing the fire and rescue services to the citizens of metropolis and are prepared to face any natural disaster or mishap such as Rain Emergency, Cyclone, Earthquake, Storm, all types of Fire, collapse of high rise buildings and major road accident. Apart from the above mentioned services , each Fire Station also providing backup and reinforcement to all other Fire stations whenever required not only within the city limit but even beyond its jurisdiction / area limit . Introduction

3. Fire Headquarters, Marvic Road, Karachi, Year 1923

4. CLASSIFICATION Metropolitan – A+ Key Installation DISTRICTS O7 AREA 3780 Sq. km POPULATION Over 2 Millions STATUS Commercial, industrial and resident FIRE RISK A, B, C, D, E & Special CONSTRUCTION R.C.C, monolithic, bricks, hutments KMC Fire Service Data Fire Stations. 30 Fire Tenders. 42 Opertional Water Bowsers. 02 Opertional Snorkel. 02 Opertional Rescue Vehicle 01 Opertional Staff. About 900 Operational Karachi Data

5. HIERARCHY OF FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT, KMC MAYOR KARACHI DEPUTY MAYOR KARACHI METROPOLITAN COMMISSIONER SENIOR DIRECTOR (MUNICIPAL SERVICES),KMC CHIEF FIRE OFFICER DY. CHIEF FIRE OFFICER Engineering wing Projet engineer Foreman Wirless mechanic Asst. Foreman Mechanics Auto electrician Fitter Administration wing Dy. Director Head clerk Accountant Assistant store keeper Clerks Dispatcher Qooli Operational wing Station officer Sub fire officer Leading fireman Tel: wirless operator Driver Fireman Life guards

6. Name of vehicle Quantity In Commission Out Commission Remarks New Fire Tenders 40 36 04 Old Fir Tenders 45 03 42 Rescue Units 04 01 03 Snorkel 05 02 03 03 Out of order in Major Unit Water Bowzer 04 00 04 04 out of order in fault and non availability of special driver Denis Engine 1912 01 -- 01 Heave Rescue Crane 01 01- -- TOTAL 100 43 57 Existing Position Of Fire Fighting Fleets.

7. Year Fire Calls Rescue Calls False Calls Lose Of Life Total 2018 2881 28 33 -- 2942 2019 2569 35 35 -- 2639 2020 2183 40 33 -- 2256 2021 2252 40 30 -- 2322 2022 2134 59 28 28 2221 2023 1386 17 9 5 1412 Summary OF Fire Calls

8. Achievements/Efficiency In last 02 years number of Fire Station has been increased from 22 to 30 . Fire Prevention is being enforced under the Council Resolution issued on 30 August 2021. Rain Emergency Plan – 20 22 has been prepared to meet the moon soon challenges. Improvised methodology introduced to meet the challenges of shortage of water. Fire Training Classes and demonstration are being arranged on request. 52 New Fire tenders received under PM Karachi package. A PC-1 of Rs. 118 millions a pproved under ADP- Program by the Administrator KMC. A proposal to recruit 3 60 Fire Personnel under approval of Secretary Local Government. A scheme of establishment Fire Training Schools at USAR submitted to World Bank. One Snorkle and one fire tender gifted by Govt. Of Japan in 2016. One Snorkel and 03 fire tenders provided by Govt. Of Sindh in 2018. 4 2 lifeguards posted at Emergency Respos Centre Hwaksbay . Last week, 03 bowsers of 42000 litres water capacity and 02 snorkles repaired. 08 Fire station s established in various Industerial zones in Karachi. 10 newly received fire tenders provided to various stakeholders.

9. Number of Fire Station need to be increased upto 60 in next 05 years. Provision of fire hydrant system in all industerial & commercial zones. Establishment of fire training school at USAR. Appointment on the deceased q uota for the motivation of fire staff. Recuirement of staff for new fire stations and fire tenders. No fire fitness certificate issued by any other KMC fire Service for effective implementation of recently issued Council Resolution. Only licensed holder from KMC fire authority allow fire protection services. All other fire services and stakeholders need to follow British standards of Fire protection systems. MOU for timely and smooth coordination of Various fire services in the city. Key Recommendations

10. It is a crucial need of time to integrate firefighting preparedness measures into long-term social , economic and urban development policies to meet modern challenges like other Cosmopolitan cities in the world. Conclusion

11. Many thanks