Bangkok, June 24 – BMA dismantled a new fire drill system, replacing it with a dry drill. Check red tanks in the community at every point. Must have safety measures.
(June 24, 2023) Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok together with Assoc. Referring to the case of a fire extinguisher exploding during a fire drill at Ratchawinit Matthayom School, Dusit District.
Deputy Governor Thawida said that from the incident Now the police have interviewed all our officers. As for the operations of Bangkok, this morning all agencies have been called. by stopping all rehearsals Until all equipment has been checked, I would like to clarify that the equipment used in yesterday's rehearsal was a carbon dioxide tank. It's not a bucket that's in the community and government offices that we've attached. Carbon dioxide cylinders are stored at our fire stations. which are now all charged And do not practice using carbon dioxide tanks. And next week will start for all fire stations. and district office together with the community president Inspect all areas where dry chemical fire extinguishers are located. If it is an old, unusable tank or a tank that people may not be confident about will keep all As for the tanks that are standardized and tested, ready to be filled with chemicals, they are in a ready-to-use condition.
For fire drills, stop all. and issued a procedure for inspection called visual inspection, which is a preliminary inspection By the Civil Defense Volunteers (PorPor Por.) Communities, people and officials, such as looking at the pressure gauge, engraved, crispness of the fire hose, size, swelling of the tank, rust on the tank, etc. If found, can notify the tank to be moved to the area office. For people in the area who are worried. Found a fire extinguisher that looks unsafe. Can notify via Traffy Fondue
Deputy Governor Thawida further said that If returning to training will dismantle the entire training system The following is a dry rehearsal. without spraying It uses an empty tank without any pressurization. Especially if practicing with schools or students who need high security. use spacing criteria No sparring in inappropriate areas is allowed. The use of equipment in practice must meet standards and be inspected every time. Turn training into safe education. and will cooperate with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Adjust all safety standards by using common standards
Governor Chatchart also said that the tank used for training has a pressure of more than 800 PSI. The general tank in the community is a dry chemical tank with a pressure of 190 PSI. It can be said that the difference is Dry chemical tanks have pressure gauges on them. But the tank used to practice doesn't have a gauge. will be used to measure the weight There will be a valve that releases when high pressure occurs. The tank we bought for training. This would probably require a standardized tank. Because this tank has to be checked every 5 years, it is hydrostatic pressure tested. That is, how many times the water pressure is exceeded the standard value to ensure that this one will support it Had to adjust and ordered to make an account of all tanks. Next, there will be a GPS system to know where the tanks are located in this community. When is each tank inspected? That is, we use a system that uses GPS coordinates to make it easier for us to check. It will be the duty of the community committee. with technology volunteers To get these diagrams up which has already begun in some places in the Bangkok Yai area Once we have all of them, every community, then expand to other communities. when assembling several communities You will see tanks in Bangkok and tell me where the red tanks are. How do you know when this tank expires? And when was the last time you checked? use the technology to gain more confidence
Deputy Governor Thawida said that the existing fire extinguishers If it's an operational tank, it's all ordered tanks. The tank used for training There was a whole tank that we ordered. As for the other number, the staff went to be speakers. and then get support or tanks are purchased in order to have enough numbers to meet the training needs Therefore, there are tanks that have been purchased in this way. That is not a direct purchase from the budget of Bangkok, however, even if it is a tank that is purchased for practice and demonstration, it must be purchased according to the specified standards.
Deputy Governor Thawida also said that for all prosecuted officials At this time, a fact-finding committee must be set up. to be in line with what the police have come up with It is also waiting for the proof of evidence. to identify exactly what kind of offense Is the work performed on the previous page according to the standard as it should be or not? which now the forensic evidence has not sent the information But there will be sticking to this story and definitely not letting go. whether caused by negligence whether due to non-existence in training standards The investigative committee will act in the most rigorous and rigorous manner without relenting.
Governor Chatchart added that In part of the training at Rachawinit School There is a clear request for support from the school. And there has been approval from the director of OPS, which has already asked for support for training. From talking to many firefighters Everyone said there had never been a case of carbon dioxide cylinders exploding like this. which this event Bangkok is also unacceptable. Because we have a duty to take care of people. But people have to be injured and die from the operation. or equipment that we teach must be thoroughly examined and cannot happen again in the future
On healing the wounded and dead have money to heal but not a lot Because according to regulations around 29,700 baht for the deceased As for the victims, 4,000 baht is called consolation. medical treatment section All issued by Bangkok Hospital But no matter how much money is worth the life of the younger brother who lost. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency