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VADODARA: Taking a cue from SSG Hospital staff’s immediate response and efficient utilization of presence of mind in the fire at the hospital’s Covid wing last month, Vadodara Fire and Emergency Services has taken its training programme to next level -- to make alert fire fighters out of normal citizens.
The fire department has actively shared its training modules on YouTube and social media platforms to help common people access these and stay prepared for all emergent situations.The modules in the form of short tutorial videos, explain how anybody can act when they encounter an emergency.
“The training imparted to SSG Hospital’s staff bore fruits as the hospital staff alone controlled the situation. So, we decided to go online and impart training so anyone can access it,” said in-charge chief fire officer Parth Brahmbhatt. “Since these videos will remain on YouTube, people can keep watching these repeatedly even after many years,” he added.
A week ago, the department also started a series of six short videos, titled ‘tactical lift rescue management’, wherein a fire officer explains how anyone can rescue passengers stuck in an elevator. “These are simple methods which anybody can use. It also adds precaution that need to be taken while rescuing people,” said fire officer Amit Chaudhari.
Next week onwards, training videos for school children will be shared. “Kids will be explained the dos and don’ts when they are at home alone. It will be about remaining vigilant about situations like smelling leaking gas or burning of wires to reacting to an emergency situation,” Chaudhari said.