Roopnagar Fire Station (Wireless radio code – Static 09) (Telephone

No.011-23842505)
Chief Fire Officer – Mr. Atul Garg
Division Officer – Mr. Mukesh Verma (North)
Assistant Divisional Officer – Mr. Rajesh Kumar (Roopnagar)
Station Officer – Mr. C. L. Meena
History of Delhi Fire Service
Delhi Fire Service came into existence in the year 1942 after amalgamation of 2 fire stations,
which were separately functioning under the control of Delhi Municipal Committee and New
Delhi Municipal Committee. After the World War-II, the establishment of Delhi Fire Service
was approved as a provincial force. At that time, Delhi Fire Service had in all 4 fire stations
with14 appliances and total staff numbering to 186 only.

After the partition of the country in August 1947 and subsequent disturbance, the inadequacy
of fire service came to light and certain steps were initiated to improve the fire service. The
fire Station at Connaught Circus was built on modern lines in the year 1952. The radio
communication was first time introduced in Delhi Fire Service in 1954. There was no
planned expansion carried out at any stage and some ad hoc measures were taken to reinforce
the fire service time to time whenever any big fire incidents occurred.
In the year 1970, Delhi Fire Service had 14 fire stations including Training Centre and
Headquarters. The total number of fire stations as on date has come to 63. The administrative
control of Delhi Fire Service, which was previously with Municipal Corporation of Delhi,
rests with the Govt. of National Capital Territory of Delhi since 10th November, 1994. The
fire service continues to make sincere endeavour by responding to 15000 fire/rescue calls per
annum on an average to serve the people of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with the
sole motto ‘WE SERVE TO SAVE’.

Jurisdiction
The total area of National Capital Territory of Delhi measuring about 1484 sq km is given
fire safety coverage by the Delhi Fire Service. The Fire units are sent to tackle the incidents
irrespective of the fact that the area is under the control of any authorities like MCD, DDA,
NDMC and Cantonment Board etc.

Receiving of calls
The Delhi Fire Service Works on a Centralized Mobilizing Scheme. All the emergency calls
made on telephone No. 101 are received, 10 telephones having parallel lines provided in the
control room at Head Quarters which is a manned round the clock. As soon as the call is
received, the same is transmitted to the nearest fire station from the place of incident and pre-
determined number of units is dispatched immediately. The wireless communication is
available in all the fire stations as well as on mobile units which helps in quick transmission
of messages to the fire stations concerned.
The facility of dialling 101 can be used from PCO also without putting a coin. In case the fire
escalates, the message is sent on wireless by the officer in charge from the fire scene to the
control room and additional units are responded from other fire stations in the vicinity. The
fire calls sometimes are made by public to the police control room on telephone no. 100.
There is a provision of hot line communication between the control room of Delhi Fire
Service and Delhi Police. These messages are also sent and received quickly without much
loss of time.

Reaching Delhi Fire Service on telephone

The Delhi Fire Service can be reached on telephone no. 101 for communicating the
fire/emergency message. However, it is advisable that one should also know the other
telephone numbers of the nearest fire station to their place and if fire/emergency calls are
communicated directly to the nearest fire station to their place this will avoid a few minutes
delay which is likely to take place in dispatching firefighting appliances.

One may also reach fire service through PCR Vans stationed in the locality by informing
them about the incident. The PCR will help in transmitting the emergency call to Delhi Fire
Service through police control room.

Firefighting and emergency units at Roopnagar Fire Station

1) Water Tank WT-53
Specifications: -
Chassis: Ashok Leyland
Pump: Combined High/Low pressure pump 1800 lpm at 7 Kg/cm2 & 200 lpm 35 Kg/cm2
to 3200 lpm at 7 Kg/cm2 & 300 lpm at 35 Kg/cm2.
PTO: Top gear PTO.
Water Tank: MS, 4500 litres capacity.
High Pressure Hose Reel: 25 mm dia X 30 m long fitted with fog/jet gun.
2) Water Bauser WB-72
Specifications: -
Chassis: TATA LPT 2521
Pump: Single stage 2250 lpm 7 Kg/cm2 250 lpm at 35 Kg/cm2.
PTO: Top gear PTO.
Water Tank: MS, 12000 litres capacity.
First Aid Hose Reel: 250 lpm at 35 Kg/cm2.
3) Motor Cycle First Responder MCFR-4
Specifications: -
 Make: Royal Enfield Electra
Engine: 350 cc.
Water Capacity: 30 litres.
Compressed air cylinder Capacity: 6 litres.
4) Quick Response Team QRT-4
Specifications:
Make: Toyota, Innova.
Equipment: Water Mist fire extinguishing system, Aska portable inflatable Mast
Emergency Light.
Date: 01/01/2019 Day: Tuesday
Time: 1000 Hrs Report at Delhi Fire Service Headquarter Connaught Circus.

Time: 1600 Hrs Report at Roopnagar Fire Station.

Date: 02/01/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: 1400 Hrs Report at Fire and Safety Management Academy (FSMA) regarding sign on
IndemnityForm.

Time: 1600 Hrs Departure from FSMA.

Date: 03/01/2019 Day: Thursday

Time: 2230 Hrs FCR had informed that, a man was on fire. Send help!

Time: 2231 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53, I/C S.O. Ramesh sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

While arriving to the location, Telephone Operator (T.O.), Roopnagar Fire Station informed
that burn victim is moved on to Guru Gobind Singh Govt. Hospital (GGSG). On Inquiry with
doctor, he determined 20% burn. Cause of fire – accidental fall over gas stove. On
conversation with victim he seemed to be under influence of alcohol and out of conscience.

Date: 04/01/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 1115 Hrs FCR had informed that fire has broke out in a house at Lalbaug. Send help!

Time: 1117 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WT-53, I/C S.T.O. C.L.Meena sent on call. FCR
informed. Cause of fire ascertained as incense stick/candle flame.

Time: 1145 Briefing by S.O. Praveen sir on subject call routing system.

Date: 05/01/2019 Day: Saturday

Time: 0705 Hrs Certified that all units are started by drivers at Roopnagar Fire Station and
reported that WB-72, QRT-4, V-11 & MCFR-4 with MC-112 are in commission. WT-52, 19,
26 & 8 are out of commission, may be reported to workshop.

Time: 1030 Hrs Departure from station with QRT-4, I/C F.O. Narinder, regarding
maintenance of potable Aska mast light.

Time: 1130 Hrs Arrival at fire station.

Time: 1515 Hrs As informed by FCR, Mr Adil, M: 9718932689, caller informs that,
Wazirabad main road, gully no. 1-A, near Mother dairy, fire has occurred in garbage. Send
help!

Time: 1516 Hrs On above mentioned call, WB-72, I/C S.O. Rajesh kumar sent on call. FCR
informed.

Fire was extinguished by application of water from hose reel.

Date: 06/01/2019 Day: Sunday

Day-Off.

Date: 07/01/2019 Day: Monday

Time: 1400 Hrs Briefing on B.A. Set by S.O. Praveen sir.

Time: 2121 Hrs According to information given by FCR, S.I. Rajesh from PCR informs that,
Sector-16, 3rd Pusta, Kartarnagar, garbage is on fire. Send help!

Time: 2122 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WB-72, I/C S.O. Rajesh kumar sent on call. FCR
informed.

Date: 08/01/2019 Day: Tuesday

No calls intercepted.

Date: 09/01/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: 0612 Hrs According to information given by FCR, A-234, Gully no.09, Afghan
Chowk, Vazeerabad, scooty is on fire. Send help!

Time: 0612 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53, I/C STO C.L. Meena sent on call. FCR
informed.

Source of ignition-nearby wiring of submersible pump at A-235, Combustibles- 2 activa

engulfed in fire, 1 fully damaged another front and seat damaged and wooden crib. Fire was
extinguished by nearby residents with help of water and sand. Tiles on the exterior wall of
house broken due to heat exposure.
Time: 1659 Hrs As per informed by FCR, Tasir khan, M: 8700586472 informed that, gully
no. 09, vazirabad village, Afghan chowk, car is on fire. Send help!

Time: 1700 Hrs on above mentioned place, WT- 53, I/C STO C.L.Meena sent on call, FCR
informed.

Abandoned Maruti 800 car with no RTO number, in scrap condition was on fire. Fire was
extinguished on arrival of fire service.

Date: 10/01/2019 Day: Thursday

No calls intercepted.

T.O. Duty starts at 1500 Hrs ends at 1700 Hrs.

Date: 11/01/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 0100 Hrs As per informed by FCR, A-198 Kirtinagar Lakkad market, railway line,
medium fire has occurred. Send Help!

Time: 0101 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WB-72, I/C S.O. Praveen sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

Time: 0120 Hrs As informed by FCR, the above mentioned incident was escalated to serious
fire; send ADO Rajesh kumar on call.

Time: 0120 Hrs On above mentioned place, V-11 ADO Rajesh kumar sent on call. FCR
informed.

Time: 0700 Hrs Returned to fire station.

Fire stated from small kucha house and spread to the adjacent 3 kucha houses, nearby waste
inclusive of saw dust, wooden logs, furnishings, aluminium cans containing thinner, solvents
chemicals, etc. 3 plywood timber shops gutted in fire. Nearby railway line stopped, Electric
board informed, power to locality tripped down.

Key learnings – While inside building always follow hose line and work with buddy. Break
open windows to make way for smoke. Never ever stand, always crouch and sit. Move
forward while extinguishing the front and side fires. Never aim nozzle towards side wall,
beam, column and ceiling.

Date: 12/01/2019 Day: Saturday

Time: 2115 Hrs FCR has informed that, B-block. Masjid wali gully, go-down electrical fire.
Send help!

Time: 2116 Hrs On above mentioned place, WB-72, I/C S.O. Praveen sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

Date: 13/01/2016 Day: Sunday

Time: 0250 Hrs According to information given by FCR, Sadanand colony, behind masjid
wali gully, fire reignited in wire go-down. Send help!

Time: 0252 Hrs On above mentioned place, WB-72, I/C S.O. Praveen sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

Combustibles present- plastic rolls. Fire extinguished by application of water through

standard nozzle. 4500 litres of water used.

Time: 1351 Hrs FCR informs that, Mr. H. C. Gurbachan has informed of fire inside shop, at
Lalbaug, masjidwali gully. Send help!

Time: 1352 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53, WB-72, S.O. Chandraprakash sir, sent
on call. FCR informed.

On arrival at the scene, the shop in which fire had occurred was closed and fire extinguished.
As per information given by caller, a total of 04 casualties all of which wereburn victims and
children below age of 15, consisting 1 girl named Shabana D/o Mr. Mustafa. 02 were rushed
to GGSG hospital, girl suffered from 9% burns on feet while boy suffered 20% burns on
hands and legs.

Other 02 children S/o neighbour, were sent to LMNJ hospital, one suffered from minor burns
while other suffered from 5% burns both on feet. On questionnaire with victim’s parents, it
was acknowledged that the fire scene owner was running illegal business of transferring LPG
from domestic cylinders owned by IOC under trade name ‘Indane’. The shop owner was
running absent. The children were playing in front of this shop, LPG had leaked from the
cylinder and the vapour cloud ignited byb unknown S.O.I. There children were burn victim as
a result of UVCE.

Date: 14/01/2019 Day: Monday

Time: 2033 Hrs FCR informs that, caller Dipesh 9069536785 informed that Nagiya Park,
shaktinagar circle, car is on fire. Send help!

Time: 2034 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53 I/C S.O. Praveen sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

Santro car, engine compartment fire broke out while car was running. Fire was extinguished
by locals while fire service arrived. No casualties.

Date: 15/01/2019 Day: Tuesday

Time: 0005 Hrs FCR has informed that, H. C. Pramod from PCR M: 7678646462 informed
that house no. 16/483, Military road, Karolbaug, residential fire. Send help!

Time: 0007 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53 I/C S.O. Praveen sir sent on call. FCR
informed.
Fire had occured on 1st and 2nd floor. 1st floor fire extinguished by water, entry made from
another partitioned staircase on roadside. Prior to that, fire spread ensured stop by applying
water from top of tender to balcony of 3rd floor. The floor was partitioned into front, mid and
rear rooms. Fire had occured in middle room. Forcible entry made by cutting lock with lock
cutter and making hole in 4” wall, with hammer. Placing charged hose, with standard branch
into hole for fire control. After adequate fire control & smoke removal, the hole in the wall
enlarged by hammer, thereby proceeding with further cooling and insurance of fire out.
Removal of 6 LPG domestic cylinders from the floor. All of them damaged from top adaptor
valve and 1 from neck of cylinder.

Time: 1410 Hrs FCR informed that ASI Rakesh from PCR M: 9818180040 had informed that
Shashtrinagar to Ashokvihar road, near mata temple, 3-wheeler on fire. Send help!

Time: 1411 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WT-53 I/C S.O. Chandraprakash sir sent on call.
FCR informed.

S.O.I. - possibly wiring on heated engine. CNG leaked from cylinder. Engine seized due to
deformation from heat exposure. Fire was already extinguished while on arrival of fire
department at scene by Delhi Jal Board and Extinguisher operated by personnel from nearby
extinguisher filling station. Rear, passenger and engine compartment of rickshaw completely
damaged. Vehicle confirmed for fire insurance.

Date: 16/01/2019 Day: Wednesday

T.O. Duty begins at 1130 Hrs and ends at 1430 Hrs.

Date: 17/01/2019 Day: Thursday

Time: 1245 Hrs FCR informs that, Mr. Rani M: 9871452824 informed that F-Block,
Gandhivihar near CNG station, bush fire has broke out. Send help!

Time: On above mentioned scene, WB-72 I/C STO C. L. Meena sent on call. FCR informed.

Date: 18/01/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 0144 FCR informs that ASI Kuldeep from PCR informed that M: 7303205765, house
no. 29 near shiv temple, Mukherjeenagar residential fire has took place. Send help!

Time: On above mentioned call, WB-72 I/C STO C. L. Meena sent on call. FCR informed.

On arrival at scene the fire was extinguished by residents and on further interrogation it was
ascertained that it was a case of arson as son had put on fire on clothes due to some personal
matter.

Date: 19/01/2019 Day: Saturday

Time: 1000 Hrs Reported at FSMA for attending D.O. Mukherjee’s class on NBC.

Date: 20/01/2019 Day: Sunday

Day-Off.

Date: 21/01/2019 Day: Monday

Time: 1017 Hrs Departure from station with WT-53 to universal maintenance workshop
regarding the replacement of faulty hose of radiator.

Time: 2052 Hrs FCR informs that Mr. Dashera John M: 9773643075 has informed about fire
in an ice factory. Send help!

Time: 2052 Hrs On above mentioned call, WB-72 I/C SO Praveen sent on call. FCR
informed.

On arrival at the scene, it was ascertained that no fire had occurred but fire service was called
in good intentions.

Time: 2230 Hrs T.O. Duty started.

Date: 23/01/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: FCR informs that following are the fire officer duties: -

Time: 0258 Hrs MFCR has informed that, Azadpur terminal below flyover there is a kucha
house on fire. Send help!
Time: 0259 Hrs FRFSA-6, LFM 2/51 Pradip kumar has been sent from vazirpur fire station
has been sent on call.
Time: 0600 Hrs WT-53, I/C SO Praveen sent on standby duty for Republic day practice
rehearsals.
T.O. Duty ends.
Date: 24/01/2019 Day: Thursday
Time: 1000 Hrs T.O. Duty begins
Time: 1119 Hrs FCR informs that, caller Bharat Sharma 9811900452 informed that, 6/16,
behind Roopnagar Fire Station, pig is trapped in sewer line. Send help!
Time: 1101 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53 I/C SO Bhimdutt sent on call, FCR
informed.
Time: 1300 Hrs T.O. Duty ends.
Date: 25/01/2019 Day: Friday
Time: 1627 Hrs FCR informs that, caller M: 7979719963, has informed that house no. 424,
Income Tax Colony, Pitampura, Near dispensary, fire has broke out in house. Send help!
Time: 1628 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WT-53, I/C STO C.L. Meena sir sent on call.
FCR informed.
In the midway, FCR informed that fire has been brought under control, WT-53 to be returned
back to fire station.
Time: 1840 FCR has informed that, M: 637715144 513, Mukherjeenagar, Guest house is on
fire. Send help!
Time: 1841 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53, WB-72, I/C STO C. L. Meena sent on
call. FCR informed.
S.O.I. - immersion water heating rod. The occupier had kept water for heating by electric
immersion rod heater, and went away by locking room. The wiring of the rod was lying on
the bed with foam mattress. Sparking is suspected and foam mattress caught fire. Fire was
extinguished by residents. It was observed that illegal wooden compartmentation was done
on the 3rd floor, without sufficient ventilation and egress route. The fire took place in
compartment no. 01. Students stayed at 3rd floor as PG. No casualty reported.
Date: 26/01/2019 Day: Saturday
Time: 0324 Hrs FCR has informed that Ms. Vanshika, M: 9643760811, has informed that
3/85-A, Nirankari Colony, near PNB Bank, Guesser is under fire. Send help!
Time: 0326 Hrs On above mentioned call, wb-72 I/C SO Chandraprakash sir sent on call.
FCR informed.

While on arrival at the scene, the fire was extinguished by residents of house with help of fire
extinguisher. On further enquiry the owner explained that a child after taking bath, had forgot
to switch OFF the guesser and it remained ON following which the guesser’s external body
blasted and fire spread to nearby towel. No casualties reported.

Date: 27/01/2019 Day: Sunday

Time: 0150 Hrs FCR informs that Mr. Fazal M: 9599403018, has informed that, vajeerabad
village, gully no. 09 Rehman chowk, fire has occurred in a house. Send help!

Time: 0152 Hrs On above mentioned call, WT-53, Wb-72, I/C SO Pravin sir sent on call.
FCR informed.

On arrival at the scene, WT-53 was parked to the nearest approachable road. Fire had
occurred on the 1st floor house, after sizing of situation, in-charge went inside apartment, to
assess the situation closely. He decided to fight fire from the 1st floor balcony exactly
opposite to the house on fire. Priory firefighting was done from 1st floor and then 1 length of
hose was increased to fight fire from 2nd floor. After 15 minutes of controlling fire entry was
made to the house on fire with charged hose. Cooling operations continued for further20-25
minutes. No casualties reported. Under supervision of LFM the owner was facilitated to take
out their jewellery from cupboard in front room. A total of 3 cylinders were found at scene.

Date: 28/01/2019 Day: Monday

Time: 2125 Hrs FCR informed that Mr. Praveen 8588869202 has informed that Azadpur
village, house no.139 opposite mange kumbhar gully, cat is stuck on the tree. Send help!
Time: 2126 Hrs WT-53 I/C SO Bhimdutt sent on call. FCR informed.

Cat jumped down after throwing water on it from nearby multi-storeyed house.

Date: 29/01/2019 Day: Tuesday

Time: 1321 Hrs FCR informs that Mr. Ashwani, M: 8851948333, has informed that, B-175,
Gujrawala town, opposite model town-2, guesser is on fire. Send help!

Time: 1322 Hrs On above mentioned place, WT-53, I/C SO Rameshwar sent on call. FCR
informed.

Date: 30/01/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: 0320 Hrs FCR informs that, ASI Annup singh M: 9999934273 informed that Hudson
lines near D.D.A. market, E-Rickshaw is on fire. Send help!

Time: 0322 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WT-53, I/C SO Chandraprakash sent on fire call.
FCR informed.

On arrival at the scene, fire was extinguished by police, but still smoke was billowing from
beneath of driver seat. On enquiry with ASI, he explained that E-rickshaw was charging its
battery from nearby shop. S.O.I. – overcharging. On further application of water on the seat if
fire, sparking was observed with little increase in smoke. The owner was then called and
directed remove the connection from batteries.

Date: 31/01/2019 Day: Thursday

Time: 0846 Hrs FCR informs that, ASI Annup from PCR M: 8700596229 informed that,
Ramghat, Vazeerabad, garbage is on fire. Send help!

Time: 0847 On above mentioned place, WB-72, I/C SO Bhimdutt sent on call. FCR
informed.

Date: 01/02/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 1100 Hrs T.O. Duty begins.

Time: 1500 Hrs T.O. Duty ends.

Date: 02/02/2019 Day: Saturday

Day-Off.

Date: 03/02/2019 Day: Sunday

Day-Off

Date: 04/02/2019 Day: Monday

No calls intercepted.
Date: 05/02/2019 Day: Tuesday

No calls intercepted.

Date: 06/02/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: 1916 Hrs FCR informs that, SO Ramesh has demanded for one water tank, 25,
Santnagar road, kushal chowk, Burari. Fire has broke out in open plot. Send help!

Time: 1917 On above mentioned call, I/C SO Rajesh sir sent on call. FCR informed.

On reaching at the scene, caller informed that one fire truck came and controlled fire. But it
was observed that, there were still flames coming out from corner of the plot. Water was
applied via 30 m length of hose and standard branch. On further close observation it was
ascertained that fire had took place in coal heap. Fire was extinguished by 1 SWT and 1 WT.
No casualties reported.

Date: 07/02/2019 Day Thursday

Time: 0600 Hrs FCR has informed that, Javed M: 8383047811, informs that, B-175,
Deravalnagar, Model town, residential fire has occurred. Send Help!

Time: 0601 Hrs On above mentioned scene, I/C SO Rajesh sent on call. FCR informed.

On arrival at scene, fire was extinguished by occupants using water. After supervision of the
room on fire, it was ascertained that seat of fire was a small temple inside cupboard made up
of wood. The fire escalated and a part of mattress on the bed was on fire. P.O.P. and paint
was chipping due to hat exposure. Also, top part of T.V. mounted on wall and window A.C.
frame had melted. On interrogation with residents, they explained that mother had lighted pot
for spiritual purpose at 0530 Hrs and wen to nearby temple. Fire started at 0545 Hrs while
daughter was fast asleep on bed. No casualties reported. A total of 35000 cash and jewellery
were burnt which were placed inside cupboard.

Time: 1103 Hrs FCR has informed that, ASI Rakesh from PCR informs that, vajeerabad,
Ramghat, container is on fire. Send help!

Time: 1104 On above mentioned scene, WT-53, I/C LFM Ranbir singh sent on call. FCR
informed.

FCR informed that, WT-41 I/C SO Rajendra from S.P.M. fire station sent on above call.

On arrival at scene, the steel covering of container had melted away and fire was still burning
inside container on the foam and wooden planks. Fire was extinguished by application of
water by 30 m legth hose ans standard branch. WT-41 was returned to S.P.M. Fire Station
after extinguishment of fire. On interrogation with D.M.C. worker, it was acknowledged that
fire broke out due to blast in refrigeration unit present inside container. Container was
damaged and no casualties reported.
Time: 1903 Hrs FCR has informed that, Rani M: 9518094327, has informed that, F/13a,
single-storey, Vijaynagar there is a leak in gas pipeline owned by IGL. Send help!

Time: On above mentioned place, WT-53 I/C LFM 102/53 Ranbirsingh sent on call. FCR
informed.

On reaching over the locality of scene, we were unable to locate scene due to error in address
notation. In order to rectify error, IGL in-charge of scene was contacted. On ascertaining
correct location of leak scene, IGL workers started working on leaking gas line. WT-53 was
positioned on standby. As soon as leak was rectified, tender returned to fire station.

Date: 08/02/2019 Day: Friday

No calls intercepted.

Date: 09/02/2019 Day: Saturday

Day-Off.

Date: 10/02/2019 Day: Sunday

Day-Off.

Date: 11/02/2019 Day: Monday

Time: No calls intercepted.

Date: 12/02/2019 Day: Tuesday

Time: 0515 Hrs FCR informs that medium fire has occurred in hotel Arpit palace near
Gurudwara road, Karol Bagh. Send help!

Time: 0517 Hrs On above mentioned fire call WT-53, WB-72 I/C SO Praveen sent on call.
FCR informed.

17 people died and 30 injured at the fire. A total of 30 fire tenders including 1 BA van and 2
Bronto Skylift hydraulic platforms arrived at the scene. He also mentioned that emergency
exits of the hotel were too narrow and also blocked. He visited the site of tragedy and said
was sure that there were violations of norms at the hotel. He added that wooden structures
inside the hotel may have helped the fire spread. “When I headed to the emergency exit, I
found that it had been locked yesterday. Also, it was too narrow. Obviously, even if people
came to the emergency exit, they could not have escaped as it was too narrow and it was
locked anyway.” he said. Union minister K J Alphons has asked mayor to check if all
regulations were in place at the hotel. The minister also directed immediate action against the
hotel management if there were any lapse on its part. The primary investigation suggested a
short circuit had sparked the fire. Delhi police has registered a case under Section
304(Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 308 (attempt to
commit culpable homicide) of the IPC in connection with the hotel fire. Police said that the
name of persons responsible for the tragedy will also be added in the case. Two of the
deceased jumped off the building in a bid to save themselves. The identities of the child and
the two persons, who jumped off the building, have not been ascertained. Ten deceased
people have been identified. The fire started at around 0330 hrs but the first call was made an
hour later at 0435 hrs. There were 53 people in the hotel at the time. Sandip Khandelwal,
president of the Delhi Hotel and Restaurants Owners Association, claimed that the fire
tenders reached 15-20 minutes late because the area had been barricaded for security
purposes at night and fire tenders had to take a longer route to reach the hotel. Most victims
died of suffocation, G C Mishra Director, Delhi Fire Service said, adding that toll could go up
as some of those injured were in a critical condition. Delhi police has arrested the general
maanger and a manager of the hotel. The hotel owner, Shardendu Goel, is absconding after
the incident. Delhi Government has ordered a magisterial probe in to the incident.

Time: 1235 Hrs FCR has informed that, ASI Anup from PCR M: 9643700160, has informed
that, Chattrasal Stadium Gate no. 04, a man has climbed on electric pole. Send help!

Time: 1236 Hrs On above mentioned WT-53, I/C STO C. L. Meena sir sent on call. FCR
informed.

Time: 1237 On above mentioned scene, BS-6, C.C. Fire Station I/C SO Rajesh sent on call.
FCR informed.

On arrival at scene, a man aged 50 years had climbed on stadium light pole about 35-40 m
high. On interrogation with stadium staff, it was ascertained that, he had climbed pole and is
stubborn about coming down. He has demanded for his past 2 years salary, which he was not
beneficiary due to some administrative reasons. And also demanded a cheque for the same
and further continue of salary with his remnant future service. He demanded that his one son
and his spouse to arrive at scene. The staff of stadium had arranged for two foam mattresses
used in high jump, which was kept on nearby hosebox cum hydrant and one on cemented
floor. As BS-6 Bronto Skylift hydraulic platform arrived, SO Ramesh and head of stadium
staff, facilitated to reach the man on pole. After negotiation with the man, and assuring him
of meeting his demands, he safely mounted inside the cage and came down. He and his
spouse were sent to police station in PCR for further legal proceedings.

Time: 2049 Hrs FCR has informed that, H. C. Balram from PCR informed that, Christian
colony, near Maurisnagar Police Station, fire has occurred in a house. Send help!

Time: 2050 Hrs On above mentioned scene, WT-53, I/C STO C. L. Meena sir sent on call.
FCR informed.

S.O.I. – Electric short circuit in washing machine wiring. Washing machine was damaged fue
to fire and no casualties reported.

Date: 13/02/2019 Day: Wednesday

Time: 0125 Hrs FCR has informed that, Paschim puri, Bhagat Singh Camp, near Shamshan
ghat, shanties are on fire. Fire is rated as medium fire. Send help!
Time: 0127 QRT-4, WT-53, WB-72, ADO Rajesh sir sent on call. FCR informed.

S.O.I. - Electric pole. Fire spread to nearby shanty and thereby to other adjacent shanties. A
total of 250 shanties were gutted in fire and approx. 28 fire tenders including 1 BFT and 1
Diesel van reached the scene. A total of 5 lines were laid from 2 different directions keeping
the wind direction in mind. On arrival at the scene numerous explosions probably from
domestic LPG cylinders, thinner cans, etc. were heard. A woman was seriously injured in the
fire and admitted to a nearby hospital.

Date: 14/02/2019 Day: Thursday

Time: 0750 Hrs FCR informed that meter board is on fire in a factory of Wazirpur industrial
area. Send help!

Time: 0751 Hrs on the above mentioned call, WT-53, WB-72, I/C STO C. L. Meena sent on
call. FCR informed.

On arrival at the scene, factory overhead door was closed and hence lock was removed by
lock cutter. Electricity mains supply was shut-down by electric board worker. Water was
applied using one length of hose with standard branch on electric wiring. Nearby steel rolls
were discoloured due to heat exposure. Factory was provided with only one entry/exit. And
due to no exhaust present smoke remained entrained into factory for longer duration.

Date: 15/02/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 0751 Hrs FCR in forms that, Mr. Manav, M: 8447752612 informed that, house no.
16/17, Shashtrinagar, parrot is stranded on tree. Send help!

Time: 07520 Hrs On the above mentioned call, WT-53, I/C SO Rajesh sent on call. FCR
informed.

Parrot was facilitated free with the help of bamboo pole.

Date: 16/02/2017 Day: Saturday

Time: 0900 Hrs Departure from fire station for FSMA for class.

Date: 17/02/2019 Day: Sunday

No calls intercepted.

Date: 18/02/2019 Day: Monday

Time: 0148 Hrs FCR informs that, M: 9643639310 had informed that, A-16, near Atarsen
eye hospital, Lawrence road, Keshavpuram industrial area. Rod making factory is on fire.
Send help!

Time: 0150 Hrs WT-53, I/C SO Praveen sent on above mentioned call. FCR informed.
Time: 0230 Hrs SO Praveen informs via telephone that fire to be escalated to make-6. FCR
informed.

On arrival at the scene, a water line was laid in order to extinguish fire. The overhead door of
factory was broken to attain forcible entry into the factory. A total of 15 fire tenders arrived at
the scene and 5-6, 20 L capacity AFFF foam concentrate cans were utilised to douse the
rubber fire. 3 lines were laid from different directions to douse fire. No casualties reported.

Date: 19/02/2019 Day: Tuesday

Time: 0600 Hrs FCR informed that, F-1763 NRL DSDC area, send 1-WB, with SO.

Time: 0601 Hrs WB-72, I/C SO Rameshwar sir sent on above mentioned fire call.

On Arrival at the fire scene, ADO Rajesh kumar was present as Incident Commander at the
scene. The fire had occurred in basement of a shoe making factory. Fire had occurred at 0315
hrs. A total of 15 fire tenders with 1 BA Van and 2 CATS Ambulance Van had reached the
scene. Nearly at 0700 hrs, fire was escalated to make-6, and ADO Ashok Jaiswal and DO
Mukesh Verma had arrived at the scene. Approximately 10 in number, 20 L AFFF foam
concentrate cans were utilised to douse the fire. Initially, 2 hose lines, one for cooling and
another for foam application were laid. Cooling operation was done from the exhaust window
provided at ground level while foam application was facilitated from descended ramp-cum-
stairs entry to basement. Whole basement was gutted in fire. At 1000 hrs, a new waterline
was laid from adjoining factory basement by making hole in the wall of basement. CFO Atul
Garg said no fire safety arrangements were found in the factory, which he said was running
illegally as its owner had not obtained the mandatory safety clearance from them.

A 28 year old man was charred to death. The charred body of worker, identified as Babloo
Mahto, was recovered from the basement of the factory late in afternoon, Delhi fire
department said. Deputy Commissioner of police(outer north) Gaurav Sharma said a case of
causing fire and death by negligence under Sections 285 and 304A of IPC has been registered
against the factory owner Ankur Goel. According to Garg, the fire station received a call
regarding blaze in a 3-storey factory building around 0315 hrs. “Since the caller told us that
the fire was huge, 12 fire tenders, along with over 2 dozen firefighters were sent to douse
flames. The presence of footwear and raw material used to make them, helped the flames to
spread rapidly”, said Garg. “There were around 15 workers in the factory when the blaze
started, apparently because of short circuit. The building only has a front entry/exit with 3
sides being blocked by factories. This delayed our response and created problems for our
firefighters.” said officer. Cooling process was continued till evening.

Date: 20/02/2019 Day: Wednesday

No calls intercepted.

Date: 21/02/2019 Day: Thursday

Time: 0800 Hrs Departure for CC Fire Station regarding felicitous function of new cars in
Delhi Fire Service.

Date: 22/02/2019 Day: Friday

Time: 0800 Hrs Departure for Bhikaji Cama Fire Station regarding visit at Indian Oil
Corporation, Smart Oil Terminal, Bijwasan.

On arrival at the terminal, students were welcomed by DGM and training staff of terminal.
Presentation on Fire Protection and Prevention facilities at the terminal in accordance with
OISD-STD-117 Fire protection facilities for Petroleum Depots, Terminals, Pipeline
Installations and Lube Oil Installations and OISD-STD-244 Storage and Handling of
Petroleum Products at Depots and Terminals. Followed by live demonstration of fixed
firefighting Medium Velocity Water Spray System (MVWS) and fixed firefighting foam
system on Floating-cum-fixed roof tank storing ATF. Further display of Rim Seal fixed fire
protection system and fixed firefighting foam systems on floating roof tank.
Acknowledgement of fire water pumping and storage requirements at fire water pump house.

Date: 23/02/2019 Day: Saturday

Time: 0900 Hrs Departure at CC Fire Station regarding visit at Mother Dairy Fruit &
Vegetable PVT. LTD., Patarganj.

On arrival at the factory, students were welcomed by staff of Mother Dairy and were
enlightened about the process of procurement of milk to dairy, various hazards and fire
protection and prevention methods present at the factory. Amongst which Ammonia utilised
as chilling media was the most hazardous substance and Ammonia leak detection system was
installed in the near vicinity of chilling area for quick detection of leak of hazard and prompt
actions to evacuate the area. Visit to the Pump House of the factory.