Safety is the lifeline of a company's development, and fire safety is an especially crucial part of this lifeline. The fire that occurred at Guangdong Weile in 2023 still haunts every employee and has made us deeply aware of the extreme importance of fire prevention. This fire has become a profound warning on the company's path to safe development.
At that time, Guangdong Weile's factory was not a standalone building but shared a building with other companies. The fire did not originate from us but started in the neighboring company's factory. The fire spread rapidly in a short time and eventually reached our factory. As a furniture manufacturer, the majority of materials in Guangdong Weile's factory were wood, which is highly flammable. Once exposed to open flames, wood burns extremely fast, and the spread of the fire was far beyond expectations. Within a short period, the factory was filled with thick smoke and raging flames, and the once orderly production area was instantly engulfed in a sea of fire. The situation was extremely critical.
Fortunately, after the fire broke out, the fire department received the alarm and promptly dispatched fire engines to the scene. The firefighters, disregarding their personal safety, worked against time to extinguish the fire. They skillfully connected water pipes and set up ladders, launching an "attack" on the fierce flames. After a tense and intense battle, the fire was finally put out in time, minimizing the damage to the factory and avoiding any casualties.
Although the fire was successfully extinguished, the economic loss it caused to Guangdong Weile was still severe, estimated at over one hundred thousand yuan. This amount included the cost of burned wood, the repair or replacement of production equipment, and the indirect losses caused by the production halt due to the fire. Every loss was a concern for the entire company, as it was the result of the hard work of all employees, which was lost in an unexpected fire.
However, during the handling of the fire incident, Guangdong Weile demonstrated magnanimity and responsibility. Considering the friendly relationship with the neighbors, the company, after careful consideration, ultimately decided not to hold the neighboring factory accountable and to bear the economic loss of over one hundred thousand yuan alone. Making this decision was not easy, as the company was under considerable economic pressure. However, we firmly believed that harmonious relations with neighbors are a valuable asset for a company's development and should not be disrupted by an accidental fire. This approach was recognized and praised by surrounding companies and the community.
This fire was like a wake-up call, sharply awakening the safety awareness of all employees at Guangdong Weile. Since then, the company has set strict standards for factory selection, insisting on standalone factories and never sharing a building with other companies. We have come to realize that sharing a factory with others poses significant safety risks. Once a neighboring company experiences a fire or other safety incidents, it can easily affect our own factory, causing incalculable losses. Standalone factories can effectively isolate external safety incidents, greatly reducing their impact on the company and providing a safer environment for production and operation.
At the same time, the company has also attached great importance to fire safety and taken a series of practical measures to ensure fire safety. Firstly, the company has increased investment in fire safety facilities, reasonably installed fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, smoke detectors, and other fire equipment in the factory, and regularly inspected and maintained these devices to ensure they are always in good working condition and can play their due role in case of a fire. Secondly, the company regularly organizes fire safety training and fire drills for all employees. The training content includes knowledge on fire prevention, escape skills in case of fire, and the usage methods of fire-fighting equipment, etc., enabling every employee to master the relevant fire safety skills proficiently. Fire drills simulate real fire scenarios, allowing employees to enhance their ability to deal with fires in practice, ensuring that in the event of a real fire, they can remain calm and composed, evacuate in an orderly manner, and maximize the protection of their own lives and the company's property. Additionally, the company has established a comprehensive fire safety management system, clearly defining the fire safety responsibilities of each department and position, integrating fire safety work into daily management, and ensuring that responsibilities are assigned to individuals at all levels, thus forming a fire safety work pattern where all employees participate and work together to manage it.
The lessons learned from the fire are profound, but Guangdong Weile was not defeated by this setback. Instead, it transformed it into a driving force for the company's safe development. We are well aware that fire prevention work is a long-term and arduous task that allows no room for complacency. On the path of future development, Guangdong Weile will always prioritize fire safety, continuously strengthen fire safety management, and constantly improve fire safety measures. With a strong sense of responsibility and mission, we will build a solid safety defense line for the enterprise, safeguarding the stable development of the company and the life and property safety of all employees, and contributing our share to the safety and harmony of society.