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Odisha Fire Services showcase hi-tech disaster response tools
Odisha Fire and Emergency Services held the 'Fire and Disaster Response Solutions Showcase 2026' on Thursday to display modern equipment and technologies. The event brought together manufacturers, disaster management experts, and emergency…
The Story in Brief
Odisha Fire and Emergency Services held the 'Fire and Disaster Response Solutions Showcase 2026' on Thursday to display modern equipment and technologies. The event brought together manufacturers, disaster management experts, and emergency teams from various states.
The showcase focused on four key areas: advanced technology, preparedness, and response. Fire Services IG Uma Shankar Dash said the event allowed companies to demonstrate solutions for emergencies such as drowning, building rescues, and fire incidents. He added that advanced training and equipment could save thousands of lives.
The Indian Opinion
This showcase is a welcome step, but Odisha must ensure it is not a one-off exhibition. Many states announce 'hi-tech' upgrades that gather dust in warehouses. The real test for the Fire Services IG will be measurable outcomes, how many fewer deaths in the next monsoon or building collapse? Without a public timeline for deploying this gear and training personnel, such events risk being photo opportunities rather than life-saving reforms.
Source: odishatv.in
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