Penzaenergo, a branch of IDGC of Volga, JSC, systematically implements a set of measures aimed to prevent equipment damage and ensure reliable power supply to consumers, as well as to protect life and health of its employees throughout the fire season. The campaign against fire danger involved fire diking around storage areas accommodating transformer oil, fuel and lubricants and removal of combustible waste materials and dried grass from the territories of the Company. Penzaenergo's specialists also checked the condition of fire hydrants and internal fire pipeline and provided additional fire fighting equipment for buildings, production areas and vehicles. Moreover, the Company installed warning, prohibition and fire exit signs in buildings, structures, premises and production areas in compliance with the applicable regulations, and checked the condition of automated fire alarm systems. The preparation for the 2014 fire season is carried out jointly with the territorial EMERCOM departments: powermen and EMERCOM officers monitor fire hazards in the region and participate in exercises intended to improve their teamwork skills for effective response to fire emergency situations.