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Translation:
Statistics show that most fires are residential and industrial. The main causes of fires include: accidental handling of open flames, often involving people under the influence of alcohol or drugs, ignoring fire safety rules in everyday life, improper use of heating devices, and so on.
The SFS units currently operate with more than 17,500 pieces of professional equipment and 55 fireboats.
The Federal "Fire Safety Law" of 1994 is the primary law regulating fire fighting activities in Russia. Additionally, there are over 200 other rules and regulations that oversee fire safety activities alongside this law. The Institute of Fire Defense and Scientific Research, along with 70 special laboratories, are responsible for scientific support for the SFS, developing new technologies and methods of work.
One of the most important areas of SFS activity is fire safety inspection. Annually, inspectors carry out over 4 million inspections, followed by 12 million recommendations on fire safety. According to statistics, regular inspections help prevent up to 900,000 fires each year, saving many lives and property.
For the first time in a decade, the number of fires and casualties significantly decreased in 2004. This was achieved through new organizational and engineering developments such as regular safety checks, new measures to prevent fires, increased public awareness of fire safety, etc.
Members of the Russian parliament and the Russian Insurance Union are currently working on legislation regarding fire safety insurance.
Questions and Answers:
- When did the history of firefighting in Russia begin?
- The text does not specify the exact starting point of firefighting history in Russia, but it references laws and developments starting from 1994, suggesting organized firefighting activities have been official since at least that time.
- When was the modern fire service formed?
- The text does not provide a specific formation date for the modern fire service, but it discusses the activities and laws established from 1994 onward.
- How many people are saved each year?
- The text mentions that regular inspections prevent up to 900,000 fires annually, indirectly saving many lives, but it does not specify the exact number of people saved.
- What does the statistics show?
- The statistics show that the majority of fires are residential and industrial, and that regular fire safety inspections help prevent up to 900,000 fires each year.
- What are the main causes of fires?
- Main causes include accidental handling of open flames (especially involving intoxicated individuals), ignoring safety rules in daily life, and improper use of heating devices.
- Which law regulates fire-fighting activities in Russia?
- The Federal "Fire Safety Law" of 1994.
- What do inspectors do?
- They conduct over 4 million inspections annually and provide 12 million recommendations related to fire safety.
- What is being done to improve fire prevention actions?
- Implementation of regular safety inspections, adoption of new prevention measures, raising public awareness, and legislative work on fire safety insurance are some of the efforts.
Note: The question about "billion rubles" in the last line appears incomplete and may refer to financial aspects of fire safety measures, but there is no specific information about budgets in the provided text.