On the morning of October 3rd, the People's Committee of Ngoc Ha Ward ( Hanoi City) organized a fire fighting and rescue drill at alley 518, Doi Can Street, mobilizing many forces to participate, aiming to improve the ability to handle incidents at the grassroots level.
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the National Fire Prevention and Fighting Day (October 4, 2001 - October 4, 2026), the People's Committee of Ngoc Ha Ward organized a fire fighting and rescue drill at alley 518, Doi Can Street.
In his opening remarks, Comrade Do Ha Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Ngoc Ha Ward People's Committee, emphasized the special requirements for fire prevention and control in densely populated residential areas, characterized by many narrow alleys and small lanes, which pose a risk of fire spreading and make it difficult for specialized firefighting vehicles to access the scene.
According to the scenario, a fire occurs in a mixed-use building (residential and commercial). Upon discovering the fire, on-site forces quickly implement an alarm system, guide residents to safety, utilize initial firefighting equipment, and organize the rescue of those trapped.
The exercise scenario was designed to be realistic, thereby testing the command, control, and coordination capabilities of the forces in the event of an incident. In particular, the plan emphasized the effectiveness of the "four on-the-spot" principle, in which local forces and citizens must be the first to arrive and handle the situation while professional forces are en route.
The drill not only tested coordination but also provided an opportunity for residents to directly practice important skills such as detecting and reporting fires, using initial firefighting equipment, escaping, and assisting victims.
In reality, in densely populated residential areas with narrow roads, the risk of fire is always accompanied by challenges in accessing the scene. When a fire occurs, people's ability to react in the first few minutes is especially important.
Based on that requirement, Ngoc Ha ward determined that the drill should not only aim to "test the plan on paper," but also to create practical skills for each residential area and each neighborhood group.
Notably, the People's Committee of the ward aims to organize drills in the remaining 29 residential areas, completing them before November 15, 2026. Through this, they strive to ensure that 100% of residential areas in the ward have practiced fire fighting and rescue plans.
This is also seen as a concrete step in implementing the principle of fire prevention early, from afar, and right at the grassroots level; using proactive prevention by each household as the foundation to minimize damage when an incident occurs.
In addition to the drills, Ngoc Ha ward continues to encourage residents to equip themselves with appropriate fire-fighting equipment, proactively create second escape routes, prevent objects from obstructing escape paths, and improve their skills in handling fires.
People are also advised to install the "Fire Alarm 114" app, thereby being more proactive in receiving and providing information when incidents occur.
From a drill at alley 518, Doi Can Street to the goal of covering all 30 residential areas, what Ngoc Ha ward aims for is not just a well-executed plan, but more importantly, to form a "safety reflex" in each resident.
Because in a fire, where every second counts, the calmness, skill, and proactiveness of the people from the very first minutes can make the difference between a timely contained incident and a disaster.
Source: https://anninhthudo.vn/khong-de-ngo-sau-ngach-nho-thanh-diem-nghen-post670762.antd
