Summary Punjab orders fire hydrants around 57 major government hospitals in the first phase, aiming to strengthen fire safety, firefighting capacity and emergency preparedness.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has ordered the installation of fire hydrants around all major public hospitals across the province as part of measures to strengthen fire safety and emergency preparedness.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Housing Department, a detailed review of existing fire prevention arrangements at government hospitals will be conducted on the directions of the Punjab chief minister.
The spokesperson said a list of 57 government hospitals across the province has been prepared in the first phase, where fire hydrants will be installed according to requirements. Fire hydrant infrastructure around Rural Health Centres (RHCs), Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals (THQs), District Headquarters Hospitals (DHQs) and other major government hospitals will also be improved.
All Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) agencies have been assigned the task of identifying important locations and installing fire hydrants. The availability and functionality of fire hydrants already installed near major government hospitals will also be reviewed immediately.
The spokesperson said the fire hydrant system around hospitals would be strengthened to ensure effective firefighting, while new fire hydrants would also be installed wherever required.
According to the Housing Department spokesperson, full assistance is being provided to Rescue 1122 and other relevant departments. The Housing Department and concerned institutions will also assist in installing fire hydrants around hospitals.
The spokesperson said special attention was being given to improving fire prevention arrangements at major government hospitals across Punjab following the loss of precious and innocent human lives in a tragic fire incident in Islamabad.
