Do you know the most common causes of household fires and how to react if one breaks out? Practical training on how to respond to various types of incipient fires, using more than 20 simulators, is provided by a preventive firefighting vehicle, which the Firefighting Association of Slovenia uses to raise public awareness throughout the country with the support of Zavarovalnica Triglav. Today, visitors to the traditional Bridge Jumping event in Kanal ob Soči were also able to try out the simulators installed in the vehicle.
Visitors to the preventive firefighting vehicle, funded by the Fire Fund of the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, can test different fire extinguishing simulators under the guidance of trained instructors. In this way, the Firefighting Association of Slovenia, in partnership with the country’s leading insurance provider, promotes awareness of preventive behaviour at various public events. Today, several potential accident scenarios were presented in Kanal ob Soči, along with how to respond to them.
20 simulators for various fire scenarios
The Firefighting Association of Slovenia takes great pride in its new prevention vehicle, which is intended to educate people about everyday safety. A one-of-a-kind innovation in this part of Europe, developed through local ingenuity and engineering expertise, and equipped with more than 20 simulators, the vehicle recreates various fire scenarios in a home setting. Janko Cerkvenik, President of the Firefighting Association of Slovenia, notes that the vehicle has already proven highly effective at events across the country: “Our instructors demonstrate the use of a variety of hand-held extinguishers to people of all ages, showcasing kitchen fires, the behaviour of fireplaces, chimneys and hydrant boxes… We’re extremely pleased that the programme is so well received by visitors, and that many take the opportunity to try the simulators themselves.”
To date, more than 12,000 participants at events across Slovenia have engaged with the simulators and educational content provided by the Firefighting Association of Slovenia’s prevention vehicle. The aim is to bring fire prevention knowledge to every corner of the country, enhancing the safety of everyone.
“We can’t always prevent accidents, but we can make sure we’re as prepared as possible. Awareness of potential risks and knowing what to do in an emergency are key to ensuring safety at home. That’s why Zavarovalnica Triglav and its partners are working together to raise public awareness in a variety of ways. In the interest of a safe home for all residents, we have also been supporting firefighters and the related measures and campaigns for many years, such as the preventive firefighting vehicle – a firefighting innovation that allows practical learning of how to act in case of a fire," emphasised Andrej Baša, head of the Nova Gorica regional office at Zavarovalnica Triglav.
In addition to promoting the importance of making informed insurance choices, Zavarovalnica Triglav places strong emphasis on understanding risks and taking preventive measures. It supports prevention programmes, safety measures, expert discussions and public events, and reaches a range of target groups through initiatives such as the annual For a Better Tomorrow campaign.
