Chandigarh: The Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh in view of the fire incidents happening and to sensitize the staff for disaster preparedness (fire safety) conducted a awareness training and mock drill on 17.10.2023. This training was attended by all senior officials of health Department, U.T., Chandigarh along with SMO and MO Incharges, the Paramedical Staff including Nursing Officers, Lab Technicians, Operation Theatre Assistants, Reception Counters Employees, and Security Staff. The training was basically to make aware all the participants regarding usage and handling of fire safety equipments and especially the fire extinguishers.
The Team from Chief Fire Officer, Sector-17, Chandigarh imparted the training and stressed upon precautions to be taken in the hospital premises and do’s and dont’s in case of fire and the importance of escape routes in the hospital buildings. A live demonstration was carried by the Fire Officers on types of fire extinguishers and the way to use them in case of any fire.