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Consequent to recent fire incidents in some wood based industries in Jammu Region resulting in heavy loss of life and property, the Licensing Authority, Jammu (concerned Conservator of Forest) have issued circular making certificate from Fire and Emergency Services Department regarding installation of fire safety measures and equipment mandatory for seeking registration and renewal of licence under the said SRO for Wood Based Industry.

In pursuance of said circular, a meeting was held in the office chamber of the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, Gandhi Nagar with the Incharges of Fire Stations falling in Jammu district to ensure Timber/Saw Mills obtain fire NOC from this Department. All Incharge Fire stations of Jammu District were directed to issue a notice to the wood based industries to obtain fire NOC from Fire and Emergency Services Department, if not done already.