Objectives

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

• To Safeguard life and property of common masses;
• Disaster Management;
• Fire fighting and mitigation of losses in fires even during Fidayeen attacks, cross firing, bomb/ mine blasts;
• Rescue during floods/ flash floods;
• Dewatering during floods and heavy rains;
• Providing of potable water during floods as well as draught;
• Evacuation of effected people in both rural and urban areas;
• Search and rescue in the areas hit by Earthquakes.
• Fire Prevention; Public Awareness through print and electronic media; conducting seminars, delivering lectures in public gatherings, educational institutes;
• Conducting of inspections, fire auditing; risk assessment and recommendations thereof; mock drills in various industries and commercial/ Government institutions;
• Establishment of Temporary Stations during VVIP visits, religious/ public gatherings, exhibitions, establishment of number of temporary Fire & Emergency Stations every year during Holy Amar Nath Ji yatra and other festivities;
• Upkeep and maintenance of large fleet of appliances, equipment and Portable Pumps;