In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant stride towards enhancing firefighting capabilities in the congested town of Kishtwar district, Deputy Commissioner Devansh Yadav and SSP Khalil Ahmed Poswal inaugurated a Fire Hydrant system at 10 crucial points in the town area. The newly inaugurated Fire Hydrant system is designed to provide a reliable and efficient water supply to combat fire incidents swiftly, given the congested nature of the town, where Fire Extinguishing Vehicles face challenges in timely and effective responses. This initiative reflects the administration's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents in Kishtwar town. The strategic placement of the system in key locations within the town aims to minimize response time during emergencies, thereby safeguarding both lives and property. There are a total of 10 designated fire hydrants laid in the town. <br />''<br />''During the inauguration, the Deputy Commissioner expressed optimism about the positive impact of the Fire Hydrant system in mitigating fire-related risks and emphasized the use of such hydrants in and around town areas, as many buildings have suffered losses in the past. He disclosed that "Aapda Mitras" from local volunteers in the town area shall be instrumental in tackling emergent situations as part of the rapid response system, in addition to the Fire tender and emergency system. He also urged for proposed training through mock drills for the volunteers in the coming days. He appealed to locals to be a responsible citizen and co-operate and provide a conducive environment to the emergency teams during emergency situations.<br />