Imphal, Oct. 8 -- The Manipur Fire Service Department is strengthening its infrastructure, manpower and emergency response capabilities, Director Laishram Nabachandra announced at a media conference here at the DIPR auditorium on Wednesday.
He stated that the proposal of seven new Fire Stations at Porompat, Lilong, Yairipok, Saikul, Litan, Khumbong and Heirok are under process and are expected to become functional.
The Department has also proposed 26 fire stations across the State to improve coverage and reduce response time. At present, it has 22 operational Fire Stations/Sub-Stations, including one Fire Station-cum-Headquarters at Imphal and 21 Sub-Stations. Five Sub-Stations have been opened in recent years at Nambol, Tadubi, Lamlai, S...