National Disaster Management Authority Government of India
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Preamble
These Guidelines on scaling, type of equipment and training of fire services are issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under Section 6 of the DM Act 2005 for standardization and revamping of the fire services in the country and effective, efficient and comprehensive management of fire incidents,. The vision is to minimize loss of life and property by strengthening and standardizing fire response, mechanisms, proper scaling of equipment, appropriate training of firemen at different required levels in the country and prevention of fire incidents by spreading a culture of awareness, alertness and preparedness amongst the people.
Having examined the shortcomings in the fire fighting capabilities of our country as a whole, and with an aim of addressing the critical gaps, the NDMA had been engaged in constant dialogue with various authorities, including the 13th Finance Commission (FC). It was also brought to the notice of the Hon’ble Prime Minister in the NDMA meeting chaired by him.
At the Prime Minister’s level it has been decided that the Planning Commission could play a role in persuading the states to make prioritized plans and provide proper allocation of funds for fire services in their annual five year plans.
Discussion with the 13th FC led to appreciation of the problem by them and subsequent allotment of appropriate funds to all the states which had submitted proposals before it and further direction to the other remaining states and Urban Local Bodies to specifically spend on fire services out of the funds allotted by the 13th FC to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
It is expected that the short comings because of lack of proper plans and availability of adequate funds will be overcome in the next five years by the two pronged approach of;
Prioritized and planned steps in the State five year plans ; and
Expeditious actions by the ULB’s and the state governments as directed by the 13th FC and spending money on the fire services from the grants allotted to them.
These guidelines have been prepared with help of a core group consisting of the members of the Standing Fire Advisory Council, GoI and other experts in the field. In order to operationalize the process in a systematic manner, the NDMA is issuing these guidelines with regard to scaling, type of equipment, man power and their training along with a strategy for funding the requirements. All state governments and local bodies concerned shall follow it in a planned and focused manner.
Scaling, Type of Equipment and Training of Fire Services
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