Srinagar, July 11 -- Kashmir's premier tertiary care hospital, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), today commissioned a state-of-the-art intelligent fire detection and alarm system at its Central Store and Pharmacy Block, marking a major step towards enhancing institutional fire safety.

Officials said the newly installed addressable fire alarm system represents the latest in fire detection technology. Equipped with smart modules, the system can precisely identify the exact location of a fire outbreak, enabling rapid response and minimizing damage. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with firefighting mechanisms and elevator controls for coordinated safety operations.

To minimize the risk of false alarms, the system is...