Close on the heals of the Make In India blaze at Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai is getting sixteen new advanced fire engines, which will be replacing their old and worn out counterparts in key fire stations across the city. This is the fire brigade's first purchase of these vehicles in the past 13 years.
The spanking new engines was inaugurated the Mumbai fire brigade headquarters at Byculla on 17th Feb 2016.
These fire engines, called first attack or first response vehicles, will be replacing the outdated ones being used at present. They have automatic transmission, making it easier for the driver to manipulate traffic and reach the site faster, drastically reducing response time. It has an anti-lock breaking system, which will prevent the engine wheels from slipping on wet roads. Another interesting feature is its 3,000 litres per minute pump, which will greatly boost the force of water.
These fire engines will be stationed at Worli, Mulund, Andheri, Memonwada, Bhendi bazaar, Nariman Point, Dadar, Gowalia Tank, Dharavi, Dindoshi, Chembur, Kandivali, Borivali, Bandra, Vikhroli and Byculla fire stations.
The fire department has been trying to get new fire engines since 2012, but was unable to do so due to the government's Bharat Stage 4 Emission (BS-4) norms, as no Indian manufacturer was producing vehicles that complied with these norms.
The fire brigade has also proposed 10 mini fire stations across the city to reduce response time.
16 Automation Man Chasis and Firefly Pump Fire Vehicles There was a momentous ceremony sponsored by the Mumbai Fire Dept. to showcase 16 brand new Fire Trucks procured by them. These vehicles are first of their kind in India with automatic transmission & Euro 4 emission. It was a historic function attended by the political brass of Mumbai – Uddav Thackeray,
Ajoy Mehta (Municipal Commissioner), Ashish Shelar, BJP Mumbai president, Mayor of Mumbai,
Mr. Rahangdale Sir (CFO) & the whole Mumbai Fire Dept. It was with great pride that Vijay Fire Vehicles supplied these landmark to Mumbai Fire Brigade.
