New technology supports fire prevention, fire fighting, and rescue

For the past four years, although he has changed his phone twice, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Anh in Yen Bai city, Yen Bai province, has not forgotten to install the 114 fire alarm app. Mr. Hoang Anh shared: “A few years ago, thanks to the 114 app, when a fire broke out in my neighbor's house, I promptly notified the fire police and rescue force, so there was not much damage to people or property. The fire alarm app also helps users calmly and effectively handle situations that arise when a fire occurs. I hope that many people using smartphones will download, install and use the 114 app proficiently so that when a fire or explosion occurs, they can use it immediately.”

The “Fire Alarm 114” application has the following features: Direct calling or video calling; Requesting fire fighting, rescue, and relief; Providing knowledge and skills on fire prevention and fighting and search and rescue so that people can directly use them when a fire occurs; Information on fires and explosions that have occurred and the Party and State’s policies and guidelines on fire prevention and rescue, etc.

App 114 has been deployed and implemented by the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) since 2021 with many outstanding features and effects. Accordingly, users can quickly and accurately notify the 114 Command Center (Switchboard 114) of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force about fire and explosion incidents, injuries and accidents. The form of information transmission is images, sounds and videos... From there, it will help Fire Prevention and Rescue Police officers quickly verify the location of the fire; at the same time, it has the effect of verifying information about fire and explosion incidents; initially assessing the situation and developments of fires and accidents... in order to deploy appropriate fire fighting and rescue plans at the scene.

Currently, not only the 114 app, but many families, especially those living in mini-apartments, high-rise buildings or companies, warehouses, factories, etc., focus on installing new and additional smart fire alarm devices. Specifically, fire protection systems using gas are associated with technological solutions such as: IoT (Internet of Things) connecting and controlling sensors and fire alarm systems via the internet; Wireless fire alarm systems use radio waves to transmit fire warning signals; AI and machine learning technology uses AI to analyze sensor data (temperature, smoke, etc.) and predict the risk of fire and explosion; Virtual reality technology (VR) in fire prevention and fighting training helps improve fire prevention and fighting and rescue skills for learners through virtual fire and explosion incidents...

In addition, many fire fighting machines and equipment using modern technology, such as drones, fire fighting robots, etc. have been applied and transferred technology into social life.

Fire protection systems using new smart technology solutions all have the common effect of helping people forecast, warn early, and analyze and accurately assess the risks when fires occur. In addition to fire prevention, some systems also allow the activation of automatic fire extinguishing systems (using water, foam, gas, powder) to minimize damage to people and property if a fire or explosion occurs.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Kim Oanh, Head of Fire Prevention and Rescue Department - Yen Bai Provincial Police, it is undeniable that fire prevention and fighting equipment and solutions applying technology of the 4.0 revolution have been and are showing certain effectiveness in reducing the number of fires as well as damage to people and property, especially during the recent Lunar New Year. However, the current market price of these fire prevention and fighting technology equipment is still high, not every family can buy and install them. These devices are mainly used in apartments, high-rise buildings, etc.

In addition, consumers need to choose to buy fire prevention and fighting equipment at reputable establishments, suitable for their living space and family economic conditions. Absolutely do not believe in advertisements on social networks to buy fake or poor quality goods, which will make fire prevention and fighting ineffective. Although fire fighting equipment is increasingly modern thanks to the support of technological solutions, improving knowledge and awareness of fire prevention and fighting and proactive participation in fire prevention and fighting of each citizen are still decisive factors in limiting the number of fire and explosion incidents.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/cong-nghe-moi-ho-tro-phong-chay-chua-chay-cuu-ho-cuu-nan-post868214.html