Emergency Services News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India to soon get indigenous firefighting suit made from aluminised coated glass fabrics
New Delhi, April 16: The National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), an initiative by the Ministry of Textiles, is developing an innovative firefighting suit using aluminised coated glass fabrics, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Punjab govt legalises transfer of prisoners to other states
Chandigarh, March 28: The Punjab government has legalised the transfer of prisoners from its state jails to other states. The Transfer of Prisoners (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2025, introduced by Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, was unanimously passed by the legislative assembly on Friday.
Statewide rollout of 112 emergency helpline gains momentum; 1.4 crore calls addressed so far
Gandhinagar, March 25: In 2019, the 112 ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) was introduced to provide Gujarat citizens with a single, efficient point of contact for all emergency services, said a statement from the Gujarat CMO on Tuesday.
Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai, no casualties reported
Mumbai, March 22: A huge fire broke out in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area of Shiravane on Friday.
Massive fire breaks out in factory in Howrah's Dhulgarh, 15 fire engines deployed
Howrah, March 21: A massive fire breaks out at a factory near Dhulgarh in Howrah on Friday.
Two dead, four hospitalised in Sydney house fire
Sydney, Feb 19: Two people have died and four more have been hospitalised after a house fire in western Sydney in Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW).
Israel tests smart traffic lights to speed up ambulances
Tel Aviv, February 5: An innovative experiment in Israel is giving ambulances priority at traffic lights in the hope of saving lives.
Universal Studios offers LA wildfire first responders free theme park tickets
Los Angeles, February 1: Honouring the first responders who helped fight the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Universal Studios Hollywood has decided to offer them free admissions to theme park.
Another plane crash in US: Small aircraft crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire
Washington, Feb 1: As the US was recovering from a mid-air collision in Washington DC that left 67 people dead, it was hit Friday evening by another plane crash when a small aircraft crashed in Philadelphia in the nearby state of Pennsylvania setting several homes on fire.
Australian bushfire prompts evacuation order
Sydney, Jan 30: Authorities in southeast Australia have ordered communities to evacuate as bushfires in western Melbourne, the capital city of Australia's state of Victoria, continue to spread.
Tamil Nadu: Fire breaks out in paper warehouse in Chennai
Chennai, January 26: A fire broke out in a paper warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Sunday.
Homes destroyed as bushfires threaten towns in Australia
Sydney, Jan 25: Homes have been destroyed and thousands of people said it is too late to evacuate as large out of control bushfires burn in Western Australia (WA).
South Korea calls for strict management of medical system over holiday
Seoul, Jan 24: South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday urged officials to focus their efforts on maintaining the country's emergency medical system during the upcoming holiday amid a prolonged conflict between the government and the medical community.
Nepal: Fire guts property worth millions in Kathmandu godown
Kathmandu, January 23: Properties worth millions were destroyed in a fire at a godown of home appliances in Kathmandu.
NDRF deploys water ambulance at Maha Kumbh for emergency services
By Gaurav Arora, Prayagraj, January 12: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has introduced a 'water ambulance' at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh to ensure the safety of devotees.