Tata AIA Fire Safety Campaign Reaches 40,000 People Including Pune; Simple Fire Safety Tips for Diwali
Tata AIA Life Insurance held fire safety sessions, evacuation drills and fire extinguisher demonstrations at 466 places in India, including Pune, reaching 40,210 people. Here are simple fire safety tips for homes and housing societies this Diwali.
By Sham Rathi ·
Tata AIA Life Insurance ran a nationwide fire safety and emergency preparedness campaign as part of the Tata Group Fire Preparedness and Prevention Week 2026. With the theme "Prevent. Prepare. Respond.", the campaign reached 40,210 people at 466 places across India. Pune was among the cities covered, along with Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
Who took part
About 13,862 Tata AIA employees took part. Another 26,348 people joined through sessions held at schools, colleges, housing societies, offices, coaching classes, factories and community centres.
What was done
- Fire safety awareness sessions
- Evacuation drills
- Demonstrations on using fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment
- Emergency preparedness workshops
- Quizzes and interactive learning sessions
Venky Iyer, MD and CEO of Tata AIA Life Insurance, said safety is a shared responsibility and that a culture of preparedness begins with awareness. He said people who are informed and prepared can respond better in an emergency and help protect lives.
Fire safety tips for Diwali at home
With Diwali around the corner, these simple steps can help keep homes and housing societies in Pune safe:
- Burst crackers only in open spaces, away from parked vehicles, dry leaves and building entrances. Never inside the house or in staircases.
- Keep a bucket of water or sand ready when bursting crackers, and let children do it only with an adult beside them.
- Wear cotton clothes near diyas and crackers. Loose synthetic clothes catch fire easily.
- Keep diyas and candles away from curtains, rangoli powder heaps, paper decorations and wooden furniture.
- Do not overload one socket with many lighting strings. Switch off decorative lights when you go out or go to sleep.
- Housing societies should check that fire extinguishers are filled and not past their expiry date, and that staircases and exits are not blocked.
- In case of fire, call the fire brigade on 101 or the national emergency number 112. Leave by the stairs, never the lift.
Questions and answers
What was the Tata AIA Life Insurance fire safety awareness campaign 2026?
Tata AIA Life Insurance held a fire safety and emergency preparedness campaign under the Tata Group Fire Preparedness and Prevention Week 2026. It reached 40,210 people at 466 places across India, including Pune, with fire safety sessions, evacuation drills and fire extinguisher demonstrations.
Which number should I call for a fire in Pune?
For a fire in Pune, call the fire brigade on 101 or the national emergency number 112.
How can I burst Diwali crackers safely?
Burst Diwali crackers only in open spaces, away from vehicles and building entrances, keep a bucket of water or sand nearby, wear cotton clothes, and make sure children are always with an adult.
