Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 01: With the objective of strengthening disaster preparedness and enhancing the capacity of teachers and students to effectively respond to emergencies, including fire incidents, the Fire Station, Baratang, conducted a School Safety Management Programme at Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Oralkatcha, Baratang, on 31st October 2026.
The programme included a Tabletop Exercise followed by an informative lecture through a PowerPoint presentation for teachers, focusing on disaster preparedness, safety measures and effective response mechanisms during emergency situations.
Simultaneously, a series of practical live demonstrations were conducted for the students and teachers, covering First Aid techniques, the operation and use of firefighting equipment, and Search & Rescue methods. The demonstrations aimed to provide hands-on knowledge and practical awareness to enable participants to respond effectively and safely during disasters and fire-related emergencies.
A total of 25 teachers and 228 students actively participated in the programme. The interactive sessions and live demonstrations provided valuable insights into various aspects of school safety, emergency response and disaster management.
The Principal of the school appreciated the proactive initiative taken by the Fire Station, Baratang, towards promoting school safety and disaster preparedness. The Principal described the entire session as highly informative, amazing and fruitful.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on the importance of awareness, preparedness and coordinated response in ensuring the safety and security of students and school staff during emergencies.
