Question

Whether there had been mock drill by fire fighters under the disaster management scheme in your school? Which techniques did you see during the drill?

Answer 1

Under school disaster management schemes, local fire departments frequently conduct mock drills to build emergency preparedness. When they visit, firefighters demonstrate rapid building evacuations, safe handling of fire extinguishers, and advanced techniques like rope rescues and the Firefighter’s carry.

A typical fire drill and demonstration involves observing several key life-saving techniques and protocols:

1. Safe evacuation: The sounding of an alarm, followed by orderly, panic-free exit from the building, often moving in lines while covering the nose and mouth with a cloth.
2. Extinguisher demos: Hands-on training using the PASS method (Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side-to-side) to operate fire extinguishers.
3. Rescue operations: Techniques for rescuing students or staff trapped on higher floors using specialised ladders, as well as carrying immobilised victims to safety.
4. First aid and triage: Initial emergency medical response, including the use of stretchers and treatment of simulated burns or smoke inhalation.