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Dimapur, February 29
The Fire & Emergency Services of Kohima conducted a mock-drill on fire safety and taught students about the use of fire extinguishers at Trinity School, in Phesama village, under Kohima district on February 24.
During the event, fire safety measures, evacuation procedures and rescue drills were demonstrated to the students and teachers in the school premises. The Fire & Emergency Services personnel serving during the event also demonstrated the use of fire extinguishers. Students were also taught about handling various classes of fire extinguishers.
The teaching staffs and the students of the school have expressed appreciation to the department for the programme and providing awareness about fire safety measures.
What is Fire Safety?
Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.
Fire safety measures include those that are planned during the construction of a building or implemented in structures that are already standing, and those that are taught to occupants of the building.
Threats to fire safety are referred to as fire hazards. A fire hazard may include a situation that increases the likelihood of a fire or may impede escape in the event a fire occurs.
Fire safety is often a component of building safety. Those who inspect buildings for violations of the Fire Code and go into schools to educate children on Fire Safety topics are fire department members known as Fire Prevention Officers. The Chief Fire Prevention Officer or Chief of Fire Prevention will normally train newcomers to the Fire Prevention Division and may also conduct inspections or make presentations. (Source: Wikipedia)
