On Thursday, Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Bommai dedicated the 90-metre aerial ladder to the city of Bengaluru.

Bengaluru became the second Indian city after Mumbai to receive a 90-metre aerial ladder platform system that will enable the fire department staff to reach hi-rise buildings in case of emergencies. The ladder system was dedicated to the city of Bengaluru by Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Basavaraj Somappa (BS) Bommai.

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Bommai’s words

The Chief Minister said, "Today was an important day for the development of Bengaluru as well as infusing the biggest strength for the Department of Fire Services. The 90-metre aerial ladder platform is a most essential and important facility, and this modern ladder will work as a real friend in need."

"The whole world is growing on a big scale, and it is a most essential service, especially in all important metropolitans, without which building permission is not granted. Fire safety and its rules are equally important. It was essential for the Department of Fire & Emergency Services to have all the facilities to reach hi-rise buildings during an emergency," CM Bommai added.

The member of the Bharatiya Janata Party also informed, "Till now, the Bengaluru Fire Department had only a 50-meter ladder and the state capital is growing fast both horizontally and vertically. After Mumbai City, Bengaluru has become the second city in the whole country to have a 90-meter Aerial Ladder Platform system. Efforts were made to procure this in the last two and a half years."

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Green Deepavali campaign

After launching the ladder system, CM Bommai also flagged off the Green Deepavali public awareness campaign and requested the citizens to celebrate Diwali by bursting green crackers only. The CM also said that the crackers must not emit over 125 decibels of noise.

At the event, Home Minister AragaJnanendra, Ministers, Kota Srinivasa Pujari, S.T.Somashekar, Shivaram Hebbar, MP P.C. Mohan, MLA Niranjan Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department) Rajneesh Goel and DGP (Fire Services) A.K.Pandey were also present.