MOCK DRILL AND EVACUATION EXERCISES CONDUCTED

MOCK DRILL AND EVACUATION EXERCISES CONDUCTED

20-APRIL-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR--------------------------On the sixth day of Fire Safety Week, the Fire Department organized extensive mock drills and evacuation exercises at various industrial facilities and coaching institutes within the district's Dumraon region. As part of this initiative, a specialized evacuation drill was conducted at the Pepsi plant located in Nawanagar, where employees and laborers were trained on how to exit the premises safely during a disaster.

During the mock drill, personnel working at the plant were instructed that, in the event of any accident, they should immediately cease their work—rather than panicking—and assemble at the designated assembly point (Assembly Hall). This procedure ensures that every individual has successfully and safely evacuated the premises.

The program was executed under the leadership of Shikha Kumari, the Sub-Divisional Fire Officer for Dumraon, acting under the directives of the District Fire Officer, Subas Kumar Singh.

During the mock drill, employees also engaged in hands-on practice using fire extinguishers to douse simulated fires, thereby gaining the practical understanding and readiness required to act effectively in a real-life emergency.

Officials stated that the primary objective of this exercise is to raise awareness regarding safe evacuation procedures among the large populations present in industrial facilities and coaching institutes, with the ultimate aim of minimizing loss of life during any emergency situation.