Solan, April 4
Absence of dedicated water pipe lines and non-functional hydrants have reduced the efficiency of fire-fighting operations in Solan town.
Some laxities had come to light recently when non-availability of water delayed fire-fighting operations at a chemist shop near Children’s Park. The refilling of water from Chambaghat and city police station delayed fire-fighting operations and the department drew flak from the residents.
“In a bid to identify the shortcoming the Home Guards Department, which oversees fire-fighting operations, conducted an audit of the available resources where shortage of dedicated water tankers and absence of fire hydrants at places emerged as the key areas of concern,” informed Commandant, Home Guards, Dr Shiv Kumar Sharma.