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Andhra Pradesh Plans Unified 112 Emergency Response System

Andhra Pradesh plans to connect its 112 emergency number to police, ambulance and fire services.

This means one emergency call could bring help from several departments.

The fire services department is also getting new vehicles and equipment.

Some vehicles can operate in narrow places where larger trucks cannot go.

Officials said quicker responses and better equipment helped prevent more than half of the fire-related human losses compared with previous years.

New fire stations are being built in different parts of the state.

Private fire teams at industrial sites may also help during emergencies.

The overall goal is to save more lives when emergencies happen.

Key facts

Emergency number: Dial 112 is planned to connect police, ambulance and fire services.
New fire stations: Funds were sanctioned for 17 buildings at an estimated ₹2.25 crore each; six are complete.
Station modernisation: Another 36 fire stations are scheduled for modernisation.
Fire vehicles: ₹33 crore was sanctioned for 65 vehicles in the first phase, with 58 more planned in the second phase.
Vehicles already deployed: Twenty-five advanced fire-fighting vehicles have been deployed, particularly in rural and forest areas.
Overall funding: The department is being strengthened with ₹252.86 crore from central and state government funds.
Reported outcome: Officials said more than 50% of human losses in fire incidents were prevented during the past year compared with previous years.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago