The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services has invited institutions to participate in its upcoming fire safety campaign.
DIMAPUR — The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services has invited banking institutions, educational institutes, business associations, and high-rise or shopping complex owners to avail themselves of the department's fire safety awareness campaign, which includes mock drills and evacuation exercises.
According to a DIPR report, the initiative aims to strengthen the working relationship between the Fire department and the public while improving awareness and preparedness among occupants of commercial and institutional spaces.
The training is expected to cover live demonstrations of firefighting equipment, guidance on fire safety practices, instruction on the use of fire extinguishers, LPG safety measures, mock and evacuation drills, demonstrations of inbuilt firefighting systems, and basic first aid.
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The department has drawn up a month-wise schedule for the campaign. Public and private banks will be covered in September, followed by government and private schools and colleges in October. Market areas are scheduled for November, while shopping complexes and malls will be taken up in December.
Organisations interested in the programme have been requested to submit their applications to the nearest fire station on or before August 31, 2026. The department noted that where two or more applicants come forward for the same period, it reserves the right to conduct the training at a venue of its choosing.