Ivan Petrovich Maskalkov, Head of the Lepel District Department for Emergency Situations, held a meeting with the teaching and technical staff of the Lepel District Centre for Correctional and Developmental Education and Rehabilitation.
Ivan Petrovich Maskalkov, Head of the Lepel District Department for Emergency Situations, held a meeting with the teaching and technical staff of the Lepel District Centre for Correctional and Developmental Education and Rehabilitation. During his address, Ivan Petrovich familiarised the attendees with the operational situation regarding fires in the region and the Lepel district. He then analysed the main causes of fires, reminding those present that the human factor plays a decisive role.
During the presentation, particular attention was paid to the maintenance of evacuation routes and the operation of electrical equipment and appliances. The rescuer also provided information on fires caused by children's pranks, reminding attendees of the inadmissibility of leaving children unattended.
The basic rules of fire safety in everyday life were explained in detail, with emphasis placed on the necessity of installing autonomous fire alarms, as they help to detect fires in time and save not only property but also one's life – and there are many examples of this.
Ivan Petrovich also outlined the rules for using primary fire extinguishing means, specifically a powder extinguisher, and explained which classes of fires can be effectively extinguished with this extinguisher.
In connection with the onset of the spring fire hazard season, the representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded attendees of the prohibition of burning dry vegetation and the rules for lighting fires on household plots.
At the end of the meeting, the centre's staff were presented with the mobile application "Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus: Help is Nearby" and were given educational leaflets and brochures.