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Mumbai: Fire in high-rise at Cuffe Parade, no casualtiesSubscriber Only
June 02, 2015 10:13 IST
According to officials, the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Iris building at Cuffe Parade at around 11.49 pm.
Tue, Jun 02, 2015
Monsoon nears, fire brigade short of lifeguards at city beachesSubscriber Only
June 01, 2015 01:26 IST
The corporation has posts for 13 permanent lifeguards as well as 34 contractual posts for men.
Mon, Jun 01, 2015
Explained: Through fire and smokeSubscriber Only
May 28, 2015 04:51 IST
Officer in charge keeps fire station updated; when confused, can call in advice on procedure from seniors.
Thu, May 28, 2015
BMC for mass promotions to fill vacant posts in fire department in a fortnightSubscriber Only
May 26, 2015 05:10 IST
Recent data also reveals that there are 58 posts vacant in the 1,686-strong force.
Tue, May 26, 2015
Kalbadevi blaze: Change in strategy could have averted loss, says expertsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2015 05:00 IST
The incident claimed the lives of four senior fire officials.
Tue, May 26, 2015
Kalbadevi blaze: Mumbai chief fire officer Sunil Nesarikar loses two-week battle for life
May 25, 2015 02:33 IST
Chief Fire Officer Sunil Nesarikar had suffered third-degree burns during the Kalbadevi fire-fighting operation on May 9.
Mon, May 25, 2015
Rise in vector-borne diseases prompts civic body to act before monsoonSubscriber Only
May 24, 2015 00:59 IST
The decision was taken in the pre-monsoon meetings addressed by Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta.
Sun, May 24, 2015
Draft Development Plan: 35,000 letters processed so farSubscriber Only
May 22, 2015 01:32 IST
BMC received 64,867 suggestions and objections from Mumbaikars.
Fri, May 22, 2015‘Working towards overall revamp of Fire Brigade’Subscriber Only
May 22, 2015 01:02 IST
The seven-member panel is currently probing the Kalbadevi incident and is expected to submit its report by the next two weeks.
Fri, May 22, 2015A skywalk soon near Jogeshwari railway stationSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 03:23 IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to construct a 400-metre skywalk near the crowded Jogeshwari railway station.
Thu, May 21, 2015Monsoon 11 days away, BMC still repairing 174 roadsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 03:05 IST
With works still in progress in 174 roads, the BMC is now likely to carry forward these repairs post monsoon, officials said.
Thu, May 21, 2015Civic body orders check-up of 1000 fire officials aged over 45Subscriber Only
May 20, 2015 03:42 IST
The check-up will include their lipid profile, blood tests and stress levels.
Wed, May 20, 2015
Committee to put forward recommendations made earlier but not implementedSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 03:36 IST
The committee, which has had two meetings till date, has to submit the report in another two weeks’ time.
Wed, May 20, 2015Solid waste management: BMC moots incentive model to collect cess from housing societiesSubscriber Only
May 19, 2015 01:57 IST
BMC has zeroed in on two types of cess models, transport and SWM.
Tue, May 19, 2015
Virtual tinderboxes: Mumbai’s buildings have a serious fire safety deficit, says expertsSubscriber Only
May 18, 2015 00:50 IST
Most experts have pointed out lack of disaster management planning, and also blamed lack of awareness and training among residents to combat emergencies.
Mon, May 18, 2015
26/11 ‘fighter’ dies battling Mumbai blazeSubscriber Only
May 16, 2015 03:47 IST
He led fire-fighting at Taj, died a day before promotion.
Sat, May 16, 2015
SOP flouted, ‘negligence’ to be probed: BMCSubscriber Only
May 16, 2015 00:58 IST
Chief fire officer Sunil Nesrikar, one of the four officials who were stuck in the building, is recuperating at the Airoli Burns Centre
Sat, May 16, 2015Redevelopment proposals shouldn’t be stalled: C-ward officer in memoSubscriber Only
May 16, 2015 00:57 IST
BMC had earlier said lanes could only be widened after old structures were brought under redevelopment scheme
Sat, May 16, 2015
Crisis in fire dept: Acute shortage of manpower is just one of many woesSubscriber Only
May 15, 2015 02:05 IST
Acting Chief Fire Officer Sunil Nesrikar was handling additional charge after A N Varma was demoted following the Lotus Business Park incident in July 2014.
Fri, May 15, 2015
Kalbadevi fire tragedy: Injured ‘26/11 hero’ dies, fire brigade gives guard of honour
May 15, 2015 01:26 IST
Amin had sustained 90 per cent fourth-degree burns and was not able to breathe.
Fri, May 15, 2015
10 yrs on, only 1 of the 6 proposed fire command centres functionalSubscriber Only
May 14, 2015 00:36 IST
Congress corporator Pravin Chheda said, “This just shows the attitude the corporation has towards the firemen.”
Thu, May 14, 2015
Panel formed to probe incident begins workSubscriber Only
May 13, 2015 00:14 IST
BMC has called for reports from the Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority (MHADA), the police and the fire brigade.
Wed, May 13, 2015
Fire Act Cell: Two years on, still in the makingSubscriber Only
May 13, 2015 00:09 IST
The cell was mooted by the fire brigade in 2013 as they were finding it difficult to inspect over 3.8 lakh structures in Mumbai.
Wed, May 13, 2015
Kalbadevi fire: No help for us, says the other affected familySubscriber Only
May 13, 2015 00:05 IST
Another family residing on the fourth floor of Gokul Nivas, the building that collapsed after a fire in Kalbadevi, said they were nowhere in the picture as far as offer of help was concerned.
Wed, May 13, 2015Medical insurance only on paperSubscriber Only
May 12, 2015 01:34 IST
With the proposal remaining on paper, firemen are forced to meet treatment costs on their own in most cases.
Tue, May 12, 2015Journalism of Courage
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