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Safety First
Vol. 03 Issue 07 2022
Effective Fire Safety Planning for Residential Living Spaces
Safety Assurance Fire Safety Evaluation of Multi-functional Buildings
The Most Reliable
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Vimal Fire Controls The Fire Experts
Editor’s Note ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH FIRE AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS
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ire prevention and safety measures are essential aspects of any place, whether your living place or workplace. They are necessary to prevent and protect from the destructive effects of fire accidents. Fire and safety protocols decrease the risk of injury to life and damage to the property. Four basic fire safety principles can be implemented to prevent or altogether stop such accidents and incidences. First is reducing fire hazards at your surrounding places of staying or working. Second is constantly remaining alert and keeping an eye on fire-prone places and instruments. The third is always to have emergency exits available near you so that you can save yourself and everyone else near and dear to you in case of unfortunate accidents.
Abhishek Joshi Deputy Editor
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The fourth and most important one is to keep updated and advanced fire detecting, controlling, suppressing, and eliminating systems ready at your places. They are also called fire and safety solutions provided by many fire and safety developing, manufacturing and delivering companies. Nowadays, technological advances and increased awareness among the customer are responsible for the enhanced quality of these products, services, and solutions. Insights Success’s latest edition of The 10 Effective Fire & Safety Solutions Providing Companies is to acquaint you with the best, trustworthy and reliable fire and safety solutions providers in the market. Some have been there for over two decades, constantly innovating and improving upon the accepted safety
standards. You can entirely rely on them to defend you always and forever whenever you are in such need. Please, read through the following pages to learn all about them. Also, you can update yourself with the latest fire and safety trends from our in-house crafted articles by the editorial team. Feel safe and stay safe, always. And hope for the best and plan for the worst. Have a safe future ahead!
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Mr Gajanand Narware. Founder & Managing Director
Agni Vijay is a leading company in the fire protection industry. Its expertise in all aspects of the fire protection industry provides its clients with the peace of mind knowing that their assets are being maintained to industry best practice.
BNB Security and Automation Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr Anand V Bhat, CEO and Managing Director
BNB Security and Automation Solutions Private Limited is specialized in providing turnkey solutions and services involving BMS, Security, Fire, Safety, and Automation by associating with the best international product manufacturers.
FireFly® Fire Pumps Pvt. Ltd
Mr Rajendra Mali, Technical Director, Mr Sanjay Mali, CEO, Mr Shirish Mali, Director
Firefly Fire Pumps is India's largest Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter of vehicle mounting fire fighting pumps.
Palladium Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mr.Manish Khatana, Founder
Since 2011, Palladium is helping people fight the fire with world-class fire safety equipment made available at an unbeatable low price.
Vimal Fire Controls Pvt.Ltd.
Mr Nalim Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director
Vimal Fire Controls is one of largest fire safety companies in India having a global presence committed to providing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to save lives, assets, and businesses.
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THE FIRE EXPERTS
With an endeavor to provide the best to the society, the R&D department of Vimal Fire Controls is working on several futuristic products that help in fire safety without human intervention, remotely. Thereby providing safety to everyone
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Mr Nalin Doshi Chairman and Managing Director
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he world is constantly evolving. Especially in the last decade there has been a tremendous increase in manufacturing plants, commercial establishments, hospitality, high-rise residences, industrial parks, in all sectors including power plants, aviation, oil and gas, railways, petrochemicals, renewable energy, chemicals, fertilizers etc. Fire safety challenges continue to be a concern due to the rise in the number of fire accidents nowadays. Fire safety is crucially important, and it specifically requires adequate measures to reduce the possibility of fire accidents and loss. We can avoid these accidents by simply implementing fire safety solutions and equipment. Since the advancements are being driven by technology, fire safety solutions are not only becoming easy to use but also provide efficient fire protection. One such company that is committed to providing cutting-edge technologies and innovative fire protection equipment and solutions to save lives, assets, businesses and products worth billions of dollars is Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd. Vimal Fire Controls is headquartered in Mumbai. Its manufacturing and R&D facility is based in Vadodara and has offices in Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata. Saving Lives, Assets, and Businesses Globally Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018 certified and is one of the largest manufacturing companies of fire safety equipment in India, having a global presence. Vimal Fire Controls is engaged in the manufacturing of sophisticated products ranging from specialized firefighting equipment and advanced firefighting systems. The company has a passionate young team of over 250 employees. The R&D facility of Vimal Fire Controls is Asia’s largest facility. The products of this company are approved by prestigious global bodies like UL, FM, VdS, LPCB, CE, BIS, EIL, MES and are manufactured under the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A globally recognized and trusted brand in the sector of fire safety, SHOOTFIRE by Vimal Fire, has been offering stateof-the-art firefighting solutions over the past four decades with its dedicated research, indigenous development, and ultra-modern innovations.
The company caters to national and international clients in Oil and Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Railways, Defence, Coal Mines, Aviation, Automotive Industry, Ports, MNCs, and many more. Vimal Fire Controls has its NSDC approved Training Academy called IMSAFE. The Academy Provides live fire fighting and disaster management training in a state-of-the-art and fully equipped training facility near Vadodara, Gujarat. Enabling Innovations Vimal Fire Controls employs some of the best minds in this industry who are constantly exploring new ways to provide high-tech and affordable fire safety solutions. It has always been the backbone of its business. Committed investments in developing new technologies have made this company leap far ahead of its competition.
Vimal Fire Controls employs some of the best minds in this industry who are constantly exploring new ways to provide high-tech and affordable fire safety solutions
Mission of Vimal Fire Controls is to save lives, assets, and businesses globally
Vimal Fire Controls – The Fire Experts have developed some of the most cutting-edge products in-house, making ‘SHOOTFIRE’ a market leader in firefighting technologies. Vimal Fire Controls innovative products include:
Protecting people’s lives and businesses by pioneering innovative products has rightfully made SHOOTFIRE – THE FIRE EXPERTS OF THE INDUSTRY. •
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World’s First UL listed 10500 GPM capacity Foam Monitor UL Listed 500 GPM to 6000 GPM Foam Monitors Remote Operated Foam Monitors up to 10500 GPM capacity 3 in 1 Hazchem, Water, Foam, and Dry Chemical Powder Monitor up to 6000 GPM capacity. Automatic Rim Seal Fire Protection System to protect Floating Roof Storage Tanks Automatic Rail Gantry Fire Protection System Automatic Tank Lorry Shed Fire Protection System Automatic Sluice Valve Station Fire Protection System Automatic Centralized Fixed Foam Feeding System SMART FITE (Human less) Automatic Fire Detection and Extinguishing System. Automatic Foam Pourer System Automatic Petroleum Product Pump House Fire Protection System Nitrogen Injection Fire Prevention System for OilBased Electrical Transformer Cylinder-less Automatic Fire Extinguishing System to protect electrical panels Fire Alarm System Fire Fighting Vehicles World’s only VdS Germany approved Linear Temperature Monitoring and Heat Detection System to protect tunnels, cable galleries, conveyor belts, etc. High Expansion Foam Generators Aluminium (lightweight) Fire Extinguishers Low-Temperature Gas Tight Suits Special Detection and Suppression System for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) FDSS and AFDSS for Passenger Bus and HEMM’s Continuing with our legacy of indigenous R&D, we have introduced next-generation Fire Fighting Robot, which is designed to fight any type of fire safety in the most inaccessible areas
With more than 250 employees, Vimal Fire Controls is India’s only company to provide integrated R&D, manufacturing, live demos, and testing facilities. From providing live-fire training through its academy and delivering emergency response services via chartered air cargo flights, Vimal Fire Controls has become Asia’s only company to cater end-to-end firefighting solutions all under one roof.
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The products are coherent by following national and international standards Vimal Fire Controls provide timely services Providing diligent and extensive services under fire safety and security Presence at various locations and hence easy in providing urgent services The company creates an amiable environment for its clients Vimal Fire Controls has been a pioneer in this field for four decades
The mission of Vimal Fire Controls is to save lives, assets, and businesses globally. Trustworthy Solutions Vimal Fire Controls is the only Asian company that provides Emergency Response Services during major fire disasters in India and overseas through chartered air cargo flights with professionally trained manpower and hi-tech firefighting equipment/systems. Vimal Fire Controls has provided its emergency services during several fire disasters including ONGC Pasarlapudi (Rajahmundry) - Oil Blow-Out fire, Major multiple petroleum tank fire at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation - Sri Lanka, LPG blast at HPCL - Vishakhapatnam Refinery, MS Tank fire at IOCL - Gujarat Refinery, Storage Tank fire at IOCL Hazira (Surat) Depot, Decanting of product from ENOC tank at Dubai (UAE) etc. Surmounting the Hardships Vimal Fire Controls is in the business of saving lives. The pandemic made it extremely difficult to execute people movement, more than business loss. However, utmost precautions and following COVID-19 guidelines were of prime importance. The company understands how precious life is. So, nothing was more important than ensuring that the team was safe at that point in time. The pandemic period has proved very useful as in this time; the company focussed on improving/sustaining the entire organisation.
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A Visionary Leader
Mr Nalin Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd., is a visionary leader in the field of fire safety. He established the Vimal Group and created a global brand, ‘SHOOTFIRE,’ protecting billions of dollars of assets and life for the last four decades. Mr Doshi initiated his journey in 1982 as a young and energetic enthusiast along with his Brothers, who all played a crucial role in R&D, manufacturing, and sales for the company. Mr Nalin Doshi’s broad global perspective has seen the company expanding its horizons beyond domestic frontiers, positioning itself to become an international player. The company was formally christened with the name Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd. in the year 1996. He is currently heading the ‘Board of Directors’ at VFCPL. Innovation is his passion which has led to world-leading products, winning many awards and accolades; the highlight was the award from HE Vice President of India. The passion for doing something good for society while creating cutting-edge end-to-end firefighting solutions to help save billions of dollars of assets made Mr Nalin Doshi progress in the space of Fire and Safety. His philanthropic mission through the Chimanlal Girdharlal Mulji Doshi (Mahuvawala) trust serves the underprivileged in society. Vimal Fire Controls hired new employees in this period to strengthen the business. The company feels that the pandemic was a ‘golden’ period to explore and embrace new opportunities. An Inspiring Piece of Advice “There is no replacement for hard work.” - Mr Nalin Doshi. It is one of the guiding principles that Mr Nalin Doshi would like to leave for the generations ahead. He is learning to overcome the challenges and create business opportunities for the times along with a streamlined vision. Mr Nalin’s advice is “Go ahead and comprehend industrybased knowledge, not only in fire and safety but other arenas where fire and safety are applied and most importantly, learn to harness the power of any skill that might help as a tool for your survival ahead.” His hunch is that technology-based learning will take the industry by storm in the coming years.
Vimal Fire Controls is in the business of saving lives
Embracing the Opportunities Vimal Fire Controls is leaping to enter the B2C space with its maiden product ‘Kill Fire Kit’ under the brand umbrella of IMSAFE. The only thing that matters when you face unforeseen disasters are the lives of those you love. The ‘Kill Fire Kit’ is the first response to protect you amidst a small fire outbreak instantly and is easy to use by anyone and everyone from a child, an untrained house help to a senior citizen and that too, at a very affordable price. Exhibiting Excellence Vimal Fire Controls Pvt. Ltd. has the distinction of executing the single largest contract of twenty-five million US dollars for India’s largest government-owned oil company – Indian Oil Corporation Limited, for their Oil Refineries. Vimal Fire Controls is bestowed with a national award for quality products and services by HE Vice President of India. The company has also won awards from Fire India, Assocham, FSAI, SECONA, etc. In 2021 Vimal Fire Controls was bestowed with the ‘FIST’ award for the ‘Most Innovative Product of the year’ for its Fire Fighting Robot. The Journey Ahead Technology is changing rapidly, and Vimal Fire Controls is adapting with the times ahead and incorporating Machine Learning, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and ensuring the creation of better-quality products where un-manned areas become the prime focus.
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ire safety is a necessity in living spaces. A fire can cause permanent damage to buildings. Once caught, fire spreads abruptly, and putting it out could be fatal. Hence, every living space should have a fire prevention plan. An effective fire safety plan is necessary for residential living spaces. Although thorough safety from fire is unachievable, it can be prevented in various ways. Smoke detectors can be very helpful in keeping your family and home safe from unexpected fires. There is no doubt that smoke detectors have saved thousands of fire deaths. An increased number of smoke alarms will lead to lesser fire injuries and deaths.
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Safety First Installing Smoke Alarms Installation of smoke alarms is the first step to fire safety. A smoke detector is installed on the ceiling of every room or floor of the house. Whenever there is a fire or smoke in the area surrounding the detector, it starts beeping. If it doesn't stop beeping in the given time, the issue is directed to the local fire brigade. If every home has smoke alarms, fire deaths could drop by around 36%, as per a study. When it comes to smoke alarms, only installation is not enough. One should make sure that the fire alarm company is verified. It is also vital to maintain the alarm system regularly. It may malfunction if not checked upon regularly. There should be at least one smoke alarm on every floor, along with a heat detector in the kitchen. You should install enough alarms to surround all areas where a fire could start. Along with detectors, some also install a sprinkler system. A fire sprinkler system consists of a water supply system. It provides a suitable amount of pressure and flowrate to the piping system. The fire sprinklers are connected to it. Testing the Alarm System After the first step of installing the smoke alarm system is carried out, testing the system comes next. It needs to be tested periodically to help ensure proper functioning. It is absolutely necessary because parts of the smoke detector can wear out over time, like batteries. If your smoke alarms are battery-powered, a monthly test is crucial. If your alarm system is hardwired, it is powered by your home's electric system. They have backup batteries to function during a power cut. Even the hardwired system needs to check upon every month. Start the testing process by alerting your family members. The main switch needs to be turned off so that no alarm is sent to the fire brigade. Smoke detectors depart highpitched sounds that may frighten children. Post a family member at the furthest point away from the smoke detector. It is essential to make sure that the sound is heard at every point of the house.
Press and hold the button on the smoke detector and wait for the sound. A loud sound may emit while you are pressing the button. If the sound is weak, change the batteries. Some battery-operated systems have a built-in device that tweets when batteries get low. It is a signal for replacement. Batteries should be replaced at least twice a year. Make sure that nothing blocks the grates of the smoke detector. Also, check if the other alarms and devices are activated and triggered. Some latest models have features to silence false alarms and destabilize the system for a few minutes. Other Ways to Carry Out Fire Safety Keeping an up-to-date fire safety system is essential. But so is spreading awareness. Fire hazards are dangerous and can be fatal. They should not be taken for granted. Therefore, educating family members about it is important. While testing the fire alarm system, practice escaping the house as well. Institute a family emergency communication plan. Ensure that all family members know who to call when they cannot find one another. Make sure they know of at least two ways to escape from any room they are in. Institute a meeting point outside of your home for everyone to gather. When the house catches fire, the first thing to do is get out. After getting out, stay there and get help. The drill is to GET OUT, STAY OUT AND CALL FOR HELP. STOP, DROP, and ROLL is a method to follow if a person's clothes catch on fire. You must teach this method to your family members, including children. It can lead to serious injuries or even death if the fire reaches important organs of the body. Installing and maintaining a fire alarm system in every home is a necessity. And having an effective fire safety plan is a must. - Sonali Dhiwar
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TOTAL FIRE SECURITY SOLUTION The Perfect Fire Safety Solution Providers
Journey of Mr Gajanand Narware After graduating from the National Fire Academy (NFA), I started this business. Soon, I was joined by Mr Pradeep Kumar Dewanji, the principal of my fire college, and Mr Wahid Khan Johar, from whom I learned the nuances of this business. Then Mr Sunil Shingji joined the company and kept guiding us through our thick and thin. From the beginning, my parents and friends were my strongest support. And my wife, Mrs Shaila Narware, always gave me the essential moral backing. With the help of all of these people, here I am, leading this company and saving people's lives from fire accidents. And I hope that I will always be able to do this with the support of everyone around me.
Mr. Gajanand Narware, Founder and Managing Director
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ire safety and security cannot be taken lightly. As per the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) last report, at least thirty-five Indians die in fire accidents daily. The number is 25,000 for a year. And women account for almost 66% of the total fire accident fatalities. The best way to stop such kinds of accidents is to increase awareness about adopting the best fire safety norms and systems in and around the places where we live and work. And in the case of any such unfortunate incidents occurring, the best way to fight it is to be well-equipped with the perfect fire protection solutions like fire alarms, personal protection equipment, fire extinguishers, fire hydrant, and industrial safety products. Agni Vijay, the complete fire protection solution provider, is a decade-and-a-half old company that can help you in this regard. They have the perfect tried and tested solutions with 125 different kinds of fire, road, and industrial safety equipment. In our search for 'The Most Reliable Fire and Safety Service Providers', Insights Success interviewed Mr. Gajanand Narware, the Founder and Managing Director, of this leading player in the fire protection industry. Below given are the excerpts from that insightful interview. Please tell our readers about Agni Vijay. We established Agni Vijay in the year 2007. Since then, we have been working in the wholesale and retail business of fire safety, road safety, and industrial safety equipment and products all over Madhya Pradesh.
We got our NSIC-CIBIL Performance and Credit Rating Certificate of 'SE 3B' in 2013. So far, we have served 5,000 private and government customers across the state. What made you venture into the space of fire and safety? Once, there was an incident of arson where we lived. At that time, we had no means to avoid and fight it. By the time the fire brigade people arrived, the fire had spread across the entire field and caused a lot of damage, though no personal injuries. It was a very lifethreatening and eye-opening accident. It made me think a lot about the safety of my family and loved ones. And the idea became my passion, and after becoming a postgraduate, I went for the Diploma in Fire Safety. With that diploma, I started this company. And today, here I am, serving the people at large by providing complete fire safety solutions to them.
So far, we have served 5000 private and government customers across the state
What kind of services do you provide? As I told earlier, we are a total safety and security solutions providing company. We have 100% genuine products. We have a free and easy returns policy. And we provide 24*7*365 days of support to all our customers, franchisees, and tender bearers.
Our complete services include, • Fire extinguisher sales and services • Fire alarm systems and fire hydrant • Systems insulation and annual maintenance • Road safety product sales and services • Industrial safety product sales • Gas suppression systems • Fire doors and shutters • Wet systems and sprinkler valves What kind of challenges have you faced while entering the fire and safety service space? The first challenge is making the people aware of our fire safety and security plants and work number of plants. The second challenge is the absence of a Fire Safety and Security Act in Madhya Pradesh. Due to this, the overall industry scenario is bleak, with very few Fire Safety and Security companies in and around the entire state. Thus, the availability of jobs and recruitments are low. The third challenge stems from the second challenge, which is a lack of skilled manpower to do this kind of work. The fourth challenge lies with the fact that there are no manufacturing units
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for the production of fire protection equipment in our state. We have to order them from places like Delhi and Mumbai. How has Agni Vijay been affected during this pandemic and what are the steps taken for it? During the time of the pandemic, our work-orders came down to 20% due to the lockdown and subsequent restriction, which stopped the movement of people. Our staff, who were mostly from the outside of Bhopal city, did not return, and we had to recruit new people to begin our operations again. But somehow, we managed it. For the staff who remained with us, we provided monthly assistance and all the benefits we could afford.
We are a total safety and security solutions providing company What advice would you like to give to the younger generation of fire and safety enthusiasts? I would like to say to the younger generation of enthusiasts that, like other sectors, this sector also has great potential. Especially the manufacturing of safety equipment and products. They can surely develop some units. Whenever they will, they are welcome to seek our assistance. They can also join us as a franchisee, as we are now a well-established brand in this region. Or, they can go for the skills training, as many posts of firefighters and fire officers remain vacant in different public and private departments, including ours.
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Where do you envision Agni Vijay to be located in the long run and what is your future? If the Fire Safety and Security Act of Madhya Pradesh gets a green signal, then our industry will get a lot of momentum, and business from neighboring states will also come to us. We are further focusing a lot on expanding our presence across the state via the franchise model. So far, we have three of them, in Ujjain, Chhindwara, and Itarsi, all in MP. We also provide tenders for opening an office/shop with all of our products available for display and sales (wholesale and retail). How do you plan to adapt to the changes in disaster recovery solutions? There are many items in our services that have been used to tackle all kinds of safety and security challenges in the past. We will keep promoting and selling them. We will also make sure that in the time of urgency, they are easily available to the people.
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he infrastructure of a building is majorly related to the industry it houses. Most buildings are built to last for decades. These buildings are designed to accommodate a large number of people and possessions of the industry. Industrial plants are becoming larger, and they are often located near densely populated areas. A building may face some disaster, man-made or natural. One of the most dangerous man-made disasters is fire. Industries with multiple buildings can be subject to fire hazards in their premises. It could be a small flame caused by cigarette smoking or an enormous flame caused during construction or maintenance. It threatens the lives and possessions of the industrial workers and equipment. It could lead to massive damage and loss. It would not only damage the resources but also disrupt the environment or could even result in loss of lives. 28 | March 2022 | www.insightssuccess.in
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To avoid such circumstances, the industry should have a well-designed fire safety plan. This plan should be designed by experts. A certain set of protocols have to be followed to avoid disasters. Everyone working on the premises should be aware of those protocols of the fire safety process. Safety Assurance The most important aspect of fire safety is the continuous surveillance of fire protection systems. In the United States, there is a Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) to evaluate complete levels of a building's safety. It defines the inadequacy or suggested improvement to the building. The system applies to laboratory buildings, offices, prisons and jails, healthcare buildings, etc. Safety assurance is crucial in an industry. A small flame can lead to hundreds of deaths. Assurance indicates that your organisation has functioning policies and procedures to reduce risk in the event of a crisis. Careful planning and investment are crucial. Some of the factors that should be taken into consideration are safety devices, ventilation, and the evacuation process.
HVAC is the use of various technologies to manage the humidity, temperature, and purity of air in enclosed places. Its main aim is to provide comfortable indoor air quality. Smoking Smoking is one of the most unfavourable factors of fire. If the flame of a cigarette is not extinguished entirely and it comes in contact with flammable material, it may lead to a massive fire. The responsible authority should make strict rules regarding smoking in certain areas of the building. They should also make sure that everyone on the premises is aware of the smoking rules and policies. Enough dustbins should be available on the premises to avoid litter that may catch fire. Cigarette buds should be extinguished and disposed of properly. Evacuation In spite of advanced technology, evacuation can be tricky in high-rise industrial buildings. Elevators are a quick way out, but they can be dangerous during a fire. A fire could lead to electrical failure. Therefore, using an elevator is not advised. In such cases, staircases are the best way to get away from the source of fire as soon as possible. Fire exits are vital in any building. It is a safe passage to get out.
Fire Safety Devices Fire safety devices such as smoke detectors and water sprinklers should be installed on every floor, if not in every room of a building. Maintenance of these devices should be carried out regularly to ensure proper function in the event of a fire. If the devices are battery-powered, regular checks on batteries should be done without fail.
Fire Drill A fire drill is a method of practicing how the process of evacuation should be done in case of a fire. A fire alarm goes off, and the building is evacuated through the nearest exit. Such a practice prepares everyone for a real fire.
If the devices are electricity-based, ensure that they are battery-backed in case of a power cut. These devices should be tested every month to avoid malfunction during a fire.
Fire drills should be carried out at least twice a year to educate people about the safety protocols. It is an efficient way to spread awareness and alertness among people.
Along with these devices, fire extinguishers also should be installed in corridors.
Fire safety evaluation of multi-functional buildings should be done regularly and diligently. The slightest mistake could lead to fatalism. Spreading awareness and education regarding safety measures are the keys.
Ventilation Ventilation is a serious problem in high-rise buildings. Most deaths are caused by inhaling harmful gases present in the smoke rather than actual fire. Therefore, every industrial or high-rise building should introduce heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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- Sonali Dhiwar
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t all started way back in 1958 when Mr. Dinkar Mali (the founder member) a military veteran (retired) joined hands with his elder brother Shivram to start a small mechanical workshop in Kolhapur city to carry out repairs jobs of agricultural equipment and tractor trolleys under the name of Mahadeo Iron Works.
Mr. Dinkar Mali had three sons Sanjay, Rajendra, and Shirish. Mr Sanjay Mali and Mr. Rajendra Mali then took over the company matters after the sudden demise of their father, Dinkar Mali, in 1986 and the company was now shifted from Shiroli to the present location –Gokul Shirgaon MIDC carrying a new name as
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Mahadeo Engg. Works where they initiated Fire Vehicle Fabrication business. With a new zest, the two educated brothers worked hard day and night. In 2004, a new company was incorporated – Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd. In the same place where the
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business of fire vehicles was closed and manufacturing of 'fire pumps' was continued. The order book for such pumps was full for consecutive years and the brand Firefly had become popular in many fire brigades pan India. The year 2006 was a major stepping stone when the first work order was received from Taiwan the company's very first foreign purchase order in history. This order was won against many established giant brands in Europe and the USA. The confidence level about the quality was now at its peak. At this point, Mr. Shirish Mali the youngest of brothers joined the company focusing on the marketing of products.
A Need and The Solution In the early days, the majority of the vehicle-mounted fire pumps installed in India were imported from outside countries and there was no Indian Manufacturer who had the capacity to manufacture fire pumps of global standards. At that time Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd. initiated its business in India to fill up the vacuum of manufacturing of fire pumps in India. Thus, the company began with a vision to develop firefighting pumps of Global Standards which are manufactured in India itself. Today, Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd is a globally recognized brand in the Fire Fighting Pump Industry and India's largest manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of vehicle mounting firefighting pumps. It has been serving this industry for the last 40 years with 10000+ pump installations. Over these years, Firefly Fire Pumps has consistently and successfully pioneered the field of firefighting pumps by delivering innovative
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products to suit the demands of fire professionals. This way it believes in contributing its share for the betterment of the firefighting community. Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd today is a multi-product and multifaceted company, manufacturing a wide range of firefighting pumps and equipment and exporting its products to various countries. The Impressive Products Range Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt. Ltd. has a wide product portfolio that includes · Vehicle Mounting Fire Pumps · Power Take-off Units · Portable Fire Pumps · Fire Fighting Nozzles · Trailer Fire Pumps · Skid Fire Pumps With this plethora of products, the company aims to serve various industries such as state fire services, oil refineries, chemical industries, automotive industries, paper industries, luxury hotels/resorts, warehouses, and the power sector with a wide range of applications such as fire fighting, dewatering, high-pressure Washing etc.
A Challenging Start Majorly, fire pumps were manufactured by foreign companies. When Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd entered the industry, the need to develop product understanding requirements by fire professionals and manufacturing products of a global standard that would full fill the needs of the customer was teaching and challenging start for the company. The Pandemic Rollout The year 2020 was unprecedented, to put it mildly. As a country — like the rest of the world — it was a period of loss, grief, learning, and growth. Many people began working from home and juggling a chaotic work-life balance as schools and daycares shut down. The company followed strict COVID-
19 guidelines as issued by the Government. For example: · Shifting from physical meetings to online meetings, which was tough. · Ensuring all workplaces are clean and hygienic. · Surfaces (e.g. desks and tables) and objects (e.g. telephones, keyboards) are wiped with disinfectant regularly · Promotion of regular and thorough hand-washing among employees · Placing hand sanitizing rub dispensers in prominent places around the workplace. · Temperature check of all employees on a regular basis · Maintaining social distance between employees.
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Advice to the Fire Enthusiasts Firefighters have been around for centuries in many different capacities and scopes of practice. The fire service has adapted to the world as it changes with the only goal being to continue to help people. Firefighters are in great demand from various industries though there is a misconception that only fire brigades and government fire departments require them. Workplaces such as oil companies, MNCs, chemical plants, refineries, general industries, electricity boards and construction firms recruit fire safety managers. Thus, enthusiasts need to have a basic understanding of fire, hydraulics, fire prevention, firefighting tools, first-aid, communication systems, fire safety
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Firefly Fire Pumps has consistently and successfully pioneered the field of firefighting pumps by delivering innovative products to suit the demands of fire professionals.
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engineering along chemistry and physics. Aspire to be Magnanimous Firefly Fire Pumps is one of the largest vehicle-mounted fire pump manufacturers in India. It caters to more than 60% of the vehicle-mounted fire fighting pump market in India and
the company intends to increase market coverage drastically to 80%. Firefly wants to be Asia's largest manufacturer and supplier of truck fire pumps by 2025. It wants to be recognized as one of the best fire pump manufacturers globally, coming from India. Its core values and ideologies will definitely help the company to achieve its goals.
The Fire and Safety Sector Today At present, 'Fire and Safety' requirements have increased to a great extent but the development of fire services has not made much headway. The setting of industrial plants at a fast rate by the usage of hazardous material and construction of larger and taller buildings have multiplied the problems of firefighting. The fire hazards are no longer confined to big cities and manufacturing centres only. Vast quantities of hazardous material are daily moved by different modes of transport leading to complicated fire rescue problems. Thus the fire services need to be organized properly with adequate infrastructure and equipment for keeping pace with the advancement of technology and economic growth.
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