Jaipur: Ahead of Diwali, JMC-Greater's teams of fire brigade have been kept on alert mode, and emergency numbers of fire stations were issued on Monday. The helpline numbers are as follows: for VKI fire control room - 0141-2332573, Jhotwara - 0141-2348852, Bindayaka - 0141-2240100, fire station at 22 Godam - 0141-2211258, 2210093, Malviya Nagar - 0141-5132101, 2755930, 8764880030, Mansarovar - 0141-2395566, 8764879778, Sitapura - 8764879779.
JMC-Greater commissioner Rukmani Riar said, "The festival of lights, Deepotsav, is celebrated with joy. The fire brigade team has been instructed to remain alert so that no untoward incident takes place during the festival."
Chief fire officer Gautam Lal stated that teams have been deployed, keeping in mind the general public's safety. "Gumboots, helmets and other safety equipment have been ensured at all fire stations. Along with this, fire vehicles will be deployed at eight fire stations - Vishwakarma, Jhotwara, Bindayaka, 22 Godam, Malviya Nagar, Mansarovar, Sitapura, etc. We appeal to the general public that elders should be present with children while bursting crackers. A bucket of water and mud should also be kept nearby while bursting crackers.