Port Blair, Oct 18: The fourth batch of five-day training programme on “First Aid Fire fighting & Disaster Preparedness & Medical First Aid” aimed at spreading awareness among general public, Govt. servants of various departments, employees from various business establishments, Hotels, School Teachers, Lecturers from Colleges, Students etc. got underway at the A & N Police Fire Service Training Centre at Fire Service (HQs) here on Monday.
Addressing the inaugural function, Mr Atmaram V. Deshpande, Superintendent of Police (Fire Service) briefed the gathering about fire prevention, safety aspects and to combat the situation of eventuality while in home, office, Hotel / Restaurants etc. Further, he urged the participants to learn and gain adequate knowledge during the 05 days training session which would help to build the capacity of individuals for responding to any emergency during the time it takes for Fire Services for reaching the scene of fire.
Welcoming the participants, Mr B. Saigal, Dy. Superintendent of Police (Fire Service) briefed about the main components of the training programme and appealed them to complete the training in all respect and to gather adequate knowledge from the faculties of Police Fire Service Training Centre. Altogether, 58 participants from Govt. Institutions, Schools, Hotels and private establishments etc. are attending the training programme.
