In a bid to ensure transparency in management of fuel supply for different vehicles engaged by the Fire Service, the State Government is going to introduce post-paid MV Fleet Cards in two districts on a pilot basis.

To infuse transparency as mandated under the 5T initiative, introduction of post-paid MV fleet cards was finalised during a meeting on Friday between the Fire Services Directorate with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) authorities.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of DGP Fire Services Santosh Upadhyay in which IOCL CGM DP Satpathi and other senior officials were present.

Initially it was decided to start the project in the Khordha and Cuttack districts on a pilot basis. Later, it would be extended to other districts.

The IOCL would be giving 0.5 point redemptions for purchase of POL which would be deposited in the State exchequer. Additionally, drivers of fire tenders would be covered with insurance up to Rs 5 lakh, officials said.

The IOCL authorities also discussed with the Fire Service officials about the availability of safe evacuation plans for major IOCL depots in Odisha and undertaking of regular rehearsals and mock drills in coordination with local fire station staffs.

All major depots were found to be having valid FSCs including major buildings of the IOCL complex at Paradip. DGM (Fire Safety) Paradip refinery mentioned about availability of 111 trained CISF firemen with latest fire safety equipment.

It was emphasised to have professional exchange of knowledge, skill mutually and for sparing fire safety resources of the IOCL towards disaster management.