This was seemingly a normal Tuesday in Mumbai when disaster clad the Times Tower in the posh Kamala Mills complex. This scenario also draws attention to such aspects as the protection against fire and the establishment of efficient response procedures. In this blog, the details of the event, the response efforts put in and the key lessons that can be learnt from this event will be highlighted.

 The Incident: A brief perspective on the issue is presented below.
 The case which involved Times Tower was a fire outbreak that happened early in the morning at around 6:30 am which raised so much concern due to the importance of the building sited in an area with many corporate and media house companies. The fire was first reported as level one, but it rapidly moved up to level two within a short span of time making most of the nearby fire departments to react.
Fire brigade came early, and the fire fighting was implemented with four to five fire tender basis. They were heaviy focused on their tasks to fight the fire and also making sure that no one got harmed in the process of combating the fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties and according to record the evacuation drill was well managed as most of the people had evacuated before the fire became severe.

In this assignment, emphasis will be on explaining the Fire Response Protocol.
In a fire disaster, the way fire is fought depends with the level of competency, speed and efforts that are employed to manage it. In the incident of the Times Tower, the following several protocols were observed which may act as a guideline in future situations.
Immediate Evacuation
Initially during the fire emergency the only strategy that has to be implemented is the evacuation of all the occupants. From this incident, it emerges that the said evacuation was done efficiently thus reducing loss of lives. There can also be a major benefit in terms of risk reduction in those tall structures if evacuation plans and practice sessions are well laid down.
Fire Department Response
Indeed a fire tender can as well be made very rapidly and this makes the deployment very crucial. In this case it has been noted that between four and five fire engines were on the scene with a few minutes after the raising of the alarm. This quick response helped firefighters extinguish the fire before it got to the level which it would be very hard to control it; this is why it is so vital to make sure that everyone involved is well-trained and that fire departments are well-equipped.

Investigation and Analysis Post-Incident
When the fire has been put off and prevented from spreading the next process is to find out what led to the fire in the first place. It is necessary to know more about the cause of the fire so that similar occurrences can be prevented in the future. The fire departments should establish standard operating procedure where by after the incidence a vigorous investigation of the scene and collection of data on fires and analysis of such data with a view of providing change in the safety measures should be conducted.
Some of the things that those who experienced the disaster learnt from the Times Tower Fire are the following:
As said, every incident is a great lesson Some of the things that one will learn include, The fire incident that occurred at Times Tower has the following important lessons concerning the safety measures that need to be put in place in order to prevent the occurrence of fatal fires.
 Enhancing Fire Safety Measures
• Regular Inspections: Fire safety inspections should be frequently conducted on buildings particularly those having large numbers of occupants in order to confirm whether the safety measures are functional.
• Fire Safety Training: Every person within that building should be required to undergo through a fire drill and be taught how to put out a fire and how to evacuate the building in case of a fire outbreak.
 •           Emergency Communication Systems: Someone has access to advanced communication systems that can notify other residents as well as emergency services in the occurrence of havoc.

Community Awareness and Preparedness
Familiarizing the people within the community of the importance of fire safety may improve readiness in case of fire outbreak. Measures can encompass such activities as organizing a number of meetings with members of the community, setting fire drills, as well as launching awareness raising campaigns which let residents know about fires and protective steps.
This paper aims to consider technology in the field of fire safety into the depth.
New technologies can actually be utilized to support a major change in the way we can improve fire safety. The fire risks can be minimized through putting in place smoke detectors, fire alarms and installation of sprinkler systems. Also, the fire simulation software application can be very useful in some training and practicing or in preparing for possible fires.
Conclusion: That is why I present a Call to Action.
The fire outbreak at the Times Tower helps to remind everyone on the risks that are associated with fire occurrence in high rise buildings. Therefore there is need for building owners, companies and the local governments to work together to improve measures of fire fighting and rescue processes. Thus, we should learn from such occurrences and take measures to reduce the risks making the world safer for everyone.
When we recall the circumstances that led to the hazards at the Times Tower including fire, we should encourage fire safety measures in the society. To this end we can collectively reduce the risk of further disasters and guarantee the safety of all occupants of high rise structures.