Installing self-reliant smoke detectors in tent encampments is advised.
In the Chelyabinsk region, the emphasis on children's safety during summer activities emerged as the primary focus at a meeting spearheaded by Governor Alexei Teksler. The gathering, attended virtually by representatives from federal agencies, regional ministers, and municipal heads, was reported by the First Regional Information Agency.
The governor stressed the importance of ensuring all fire safety regulations were implemented rigorously in children's camps and mass gathering zones. Priority concerns were highlighted, including the operational status of fire hydrants, the functionality of the notification system, the condition of evacuation routes, and preventive measures among staff and children.
Special commissions have been established within the region to assess the readiness of child-centric organizations for summer visits. These commissions, consisting of representatives from territorial oversight bodies, law enforcement agencies, and chief pediatricians of municipalities, inspect the establishment of safe conditions for children's rest, focusing on sanitary, medical, fire, and anti-terrorist security.
Last year, the region saw no cases of unauthorized camps, a trend expected to continue in 2025. Organizations with swimming facilities have all submitted notifications and passed beach declarations. Particular attention has been paid to anti-terrorist protection measures and staff/child emergency situation training exercises.
Fire safety remains a significant concern, with fire safety passes developed and approved for children's health camps situated close to forested areas. Similar efforts are underway to modernize fire protection systems in educational organizations, with plans to upgrade 69 more facilities this year. Enhanced requirements for tent camps are being developed, focusing on equipping them with autonomous smoke detectors and notification means.
"Ensuring quality and safe children's recreation is our top priority. It's not just about holding meetings but actively monitoring children's camps throughout the summer season," said Teksler to the heads of municipal formations.
Preparations are underway for almost 800 camps to open in the Southern Urals for the summer of 2025, including 62 outdoor, 8 tent, 718 day camps, and 5 labor and rest camps.
Fire safety best practices, in line with Federal and Regional requirements, include compliance with occupancy and exit planning regulations, regular inspections, providing fire prevention education to staff and children, maintaining equipment and infrastructure, emergency preparation drills, ensuring emergency communication, addressing river and water safety, and coordinating efforts with local fire departments.
I'm not sure if the science of fire safety is being applied sufficiently in the health-and-wellness sector of summer activities for children in the Chelyabinsk region. It's worth considering the implementation of fire safety best practices, as outlined in federal and regional requirements, to ensure safety and quality in children's recreation.
