The Karimnagar district is facing a critical shortage of fire stations, which is putting lives and property at risk during accidents. With only one available vehicle at the constituency centre, the response to incidents is hampered, leading to increased damages.
During the last four years, firemen across the district have saved properties worth Rs 42.4 crore through rescue operations. Establishing more fire stations, increasing vehicles, and appointing more personnel could help in taking immediate relief measures in times of danger.
The government has conducted tests and made postings to allocate personnel to new fire stations. Proposals for allocating more vehicles and establishing a centre for each of the two mandals are on the table, offering hope for reducing the severity of losses.
Karimnagar currently has only one fire vehicle while it requires two. Urgent allocation of two additional vehicles and staff appointments in Karimnagar is crucial for addressing the challenges. In Rajanna Sircilla district, Sircilla and Vemulawada constituencies also face challenges due to shortage of staff and functioning vehicles.
Peddapalli district with 14 mandals faces a shortage of staff, vehicles, and infrastructure. Proposals for a new building in Peddapalli district centre and additional resources have been submitted without a response. The absence of a centre in Korutla further exacerbates the issue.
Karimnagar District Fire Officer Tagaram Venkanna acknowledged the challenges, mentioning that pending bills are being addressed, and some are being sanctioned by the Director of General Fire Services. Awareness programmes are being conducted to prevent fire accidents in commercial complexes.
Despite the hurdles, Venkanna mentioned that 61 firemen have been appointed in the district and will join duty after four months of training. In the background of summer, staff are not being granted leave unless urgent, to reduce electricity overloading and avoid accidents.
