Fire Control Month Publicity Activity Unveiled

The drill of the Hongkou fire-fighting brigade. Photo by Suo Chen

On November 20, the launching ceremony for the district “119” fire control month and the winter fire control work was held at Shanghai Magnolia Plaza.

Hongkou fire-fighting brigade carried out fire-fighting and emergency evacuation drills. There was also an interactive experience on site, in which personnel escaped for self-rescue in the smoke environment, and hundreds of people learned fire-fighting knowledge and fire escape skills. Meanwhile, the fire-fighting equipment and fire-fighting technological achievements were displayed. Besides, fire control manuals were distributed to the public.

Next, a series of fire-fighting publicity activities will be organized in the whole district, in a bid to create an atmosphere in which everyone involves in fire-fighting for peace and harmony.