Dmitry Kovalenko's mission: Combat all kinds of blazes
Grab a cup of coffee, folks, 'cause we're delving into a fireside chat with Dmitry Kovalenko, the big cheese at the Fire Safety, Emergency Situations, and Civil Defense Department of Krasnodar Krai's Ministry of Emergency Situations.
In the grand old Russia, April 30 is all about saluting the brave firefighters who risk life and limb to keep our cities safe. This tradition started way back in 1649 when Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich set the wheels in motion with the "Regulation on City Administration," establishing the initial fire service rules.
Fast forward to our neck of the woods, and the regional fire service within the Krasnodar Krai's Ministry of Emergency Situations got its start 17 years ago. To up our game, five top-notch modular fire stations were procured for Beloglinka, Bryukhovets, Ust-Labinsk, Gulkevichi, and Dinskoy districts. These sleek, quick-assembly stations are helping our heroes do their job even better.
The nitty-gritty details of this story unfolded in the "Details" program. But what about the larger picture in Russia and the challenges faced by its fire services? Ever heard about equipment shortages due to sanctions, attrition, and the reliance on old, creaky machinery? Yep, it's a real thing. While the local scoop doesn't hash out these issues, it's safe to assume that our region's not immune to the pressures faced by others. It's possible that some domain owners are turning to private fire services when state services leave them hanging.
I'd be lying if I said the Russian fire service isn't grappling with some serious issues. Delayed responses and skyrocketing fire-related losses (a whopping ₽16 billion in 2024, up a whopping 35% year-on-year) are cause for concern. But Krasnodar's move to modernize its fire services with these modular stations seems like a step in the right direction.
If you're curious about what's happening district by district, your best bet is to keep an ear to the ground for local government announcements or Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) bulletins. They're your direct line to the action!
Dmitry Kovalenko, the Fire Safety Boss of Krasnodar Krai, was celebrated on April 30, a day dedicated to firefighters in Russia. Despite the challenges faced by the Russian fire services, such as equipment shortages and reliance on old machinery, Krasnodar Krai is modernizing its fire services with five modular fire stations in Beloglinka, Bryukhovets, Ust-Labinsk, Gulkevichi, and Dinskoy districts.
