A demonstration on prevention of fire in progress during the awareness programme conducted by Fire & Emergency Services, Noklak on April 19. (DIPR Photo)
Noklak, April 19 (MExN): As part of the National Fire Service Week, Fire & Emergency Services, Noklak conducted an awareness programme on April 19 at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak under the theme, ‘Learn Fire Safety, Increase Productivity.’
As per a DIPR report, at the event, Deputy Commissioner, Noklak, Hiazu Meru stated that most fire incidents happen due to carelessness and added that it is very important to have an awareness programme on fire safety. He asked the gathering to learn safety measures so that they can control in case of emergency.
The DC also mentioned that most of the buildings in Noklak are constructed with timber without any fire safety.
Accordingly, he noted that while constructing buildings, safety measures should be given importance to save lives and properties.
He extended his appreciation to all the fire Emergency staff of Noklak for working tirelessly and performing round-the-clock duty.
Officer-in-charge F&ES Noklak, Thenuosielie Pielie, while explaining the importance of National Fire Service week elaborated on Classes of Fire.
He also explained Kitchen fire, electrical fire, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) fire, Smoking & candles/lamp, Wildfires, etc.
Hands-on demonstration on LPG cylinder, fire extinguishers handling, and improvised method in rescuing/ First Aid was demonstrated by F&ES Noklak personnel, the report said.
Government officials from different departments, Civil Organisations, Noklak town Sectors Chairmen, among others, participated in the awareness programme, it added.
