Summary:
Dr Vitull K GuptaThe Fire Department is facing a shortage of staff and necessary fire-fighting equipment. Due to traffic rush on main roads, fire tenders take more time to reach the venue of fire incident. The Municipal Corporation of Bathinda must provide the required manpower and material to enable fire-fighting units to effectively handle fire incidents. Prof NK GosainNeed to set up more fire brigade officesFire brigade has always been the back bone of any industrial and commercial city. Despite having NOCs, a large number of institutions, petrol pumps, hotels, marriage palaces, multi-storey buildings, malls and factories must ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of fire safety equipment round the clock..