Chennai, Nov 6:
KRM Public School, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, conducted a comprehensive mock fire and rescue demonstration on its school campus on Thursday to promote student safety ahead of Diwali.
The mock drill was conducted by Station Fire Officer Parameshwaran and officer Mohan in the presence of 1,500 students, alongside retired Tahsildar and disaster management trainer Elango. Fire officials demonstrated primary identification of fire categories, extinguisher operation methods, techniques to put out domestic LPG gas fires, and safe handling of consumer fireworks during emergency situations.
Fire department personnel conducted live handling sessions showing students how to douse flames using portable extinguishers and wet blankets, advising children to celebrate festivities with adequate protective precautions and avoid bursting crackers in enclosed areas.