Jharkhand Fire: 58 Mini Water Tenders and Temporary Control Rooms Deployed

As festive preparations kick into high gear across the state, the Jharkhand administration is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to public safety. In light of previous fire incidents at festive pandals, the Jharkhand Fire Department has been placed on high alert for Durga Puja 2026. To ensure rapid emergency response in densely crowded urban areas, authorities have deployed 58 newly acquired mini water tenders equipped with advanced mist technology across all 24 districts.High-Level Administrative Reviews and District ReadinessState authorities are enforcing rigorous security and safety protocols ahead of the festive rush:Statewide DGP Review: The Director General of Police (DGP) recently convened a comprehensive review meeting with district SSPs, SPs, Range DIGs, and Zonal IGs to evaluate law enforcement, crowd management, and fire safety preparedness.Upcoming High-Level Summit: A forthcoming state-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister will bring together all District Deputy Commissioners, police chiefs, and officials from the electricity, fire, and allied departments to streamline resource allocation for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.Local District Committees: Local panels comprising the DC, SSP, and SP will personally inspect puja pandals across the state, reviewing critical infrastructure such as entry and exit pathways, CCTV surveillance networks, emergency power backups, and firefighting compliance.Strategic Deployment of Mini Water Tenders and Control RoomsTo tackle potential fire hazards in congested lanes and bustling celebration hubs, the fire department has rolled out specialized tactical measures:Mini Water Tenders with Mist Technology: Alongside conventional large water tenders, 58 nimble mini water tenders received by the department will be stationed strategically across all districts for immediate emergency response.Temporary Control Rooms: Major cities will feature dedicated temporary control rooms networked directly with fire stations and security forces to monitor crowd movement and manage rapid-response rescue operations around the clock.