The head of the agency or unit is responsible for managing fire prevention and fighting and rescue equipment.

According to the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department (Ministry of Public Security), the initial stage is considered the “golden time” for firefighting. At this time, the fire has not yet developed and the fire range is not large, so the firefighting of the on-site forces can easily achieve high efficiency. To effectively carry out the initial firefighting stage, on-site firefighting equipment plays a very important role.

The initial stage is considered the "golden time" in fire prevention work.

The representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department stated that through actual inspections of agencies, organizations and facilities, there are still many shortcomings and limitations in the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention and fighting and rescue equipment such as: Not maintaining inspection and maintenance; not developing preservation and maintenance procedures according to regulations; damaged fire prevention and rescue equipment and vehicles are not repaired promptly...

"The shortcomings and limitations are one of the reasons why initial fire fighting is ineffective when a fire occurs because on-site fire fighting and rescue equipment cannot be used or can be used but is not very effective in fire fighting," said a representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department.

The representative of the Fire Police Department also pointed out that the reason for the above problems is that the heads of agencies, organizations and establishments do not fully fulfill their responsibilities in fire prevention and fighting work in general and in the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention and fighting and rescue equipment in particular.

If the initial fire fighting work is not done well, professional forces will encounter many difficulties in extinguishing the fire.

Attaching responsibility of the head to the management of fire prevention and fighting equipment

In Article 13, Circular No. 17/2021/TT-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security regulating the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention and fighting and search and rescue equipment, the responsibilities of heads of agencies, organizations and establishments in the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention and fighting and rescue equipment are specifically stipulated:

Organize, direct, and inspect the implementation of management, preservation, and maintenance of fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue equipment within the scope of management. The head of the agency must organize for officers, employees, and workers in the agency, organization, and facility to study and use the equipped fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue equipment.

At the same time, the head of the agency must assign people to manage, preserve and maintain fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue equipment. Ensure funding for the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue equipment.

In addition, the head of the agency or unit must inspect, handle violations or recommend competent authorities to handle violations in the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention, firefighting and rescue equipment.

According to statistics, report to the direct superior management agency and competent authority on the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue equipment. Organize and manage records of fire prevention, fire fighting and rescue equipment according to the instructions of competent authority.

The head of the agency or unit must organize and manage records of fire prevention and fighting and rescue equipment.

The representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department assessed that the full implementation of the responsibilities of the head of the facility for fire prevention and fighting in general and the management, preservation and maintenance of fire prevention, fighting and rescue equipment in particular plays an important role in maintaining the best quality of the equipment, ensuring the constant readiness for fire fighting. This work not only ensures that the equipment always operates stably but also helps to detect technical errors and damage early, while prolonging the life of the equipped equipment; especially contributing positively to promoting the effectiveness of using on-site equipment to extinguish fires.

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