St. Cecilia’s Public School
MOCK DRILL FOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
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St. Cecilia’s Public School, Vikas puri conducted a Mock Drill for the fire and life safety for all students on 15th July 2014 at 11.00 am in a state preparedness and to create necessary awareness amongst students as well as staff members. Safety and security of the child is of utmost concern for the authorities.
The School building was evacuated in a reasonable time of less than four minutes avoiding lethargy and callousness. The student volunteers helped peers to reach the ground in an organized regulated manner. Methods to reduce injury and loss were told to the students. All exit routes were kept clear of obstacles. Assembly points were clearly designated with proper rows earmarked class wise. There was no confusion and chaos. Proper roll call of all students hence gathered was taken. Display signage such as “EXIT”, “ENTER”, “Emergency Exit”, “Assembly Point” were put up at appropriate locations, along with arrow marks for safe and quick evacuation. The students gathered in the school ground in proper lines without creating any noise and panic. Various tips regarding fire safety were given by teachers to the students. Small activities like covering of fire victim with blanket, rolling down on ground as well as first aid to unconscious students were demonstrated to the students.
Madam Principal Mrs. R. Bhumra addressed approximately 2200 gathered students. She informed the students about the Do’s and Don’ts in case of fire. She also guided the students regarding the 7use of fire bucket, fire extinguishers, hose reel etc. She also emphasized the need that the students must be taught how to crawl and escape when caught in smoke filled room or corridor. Demonstration of miniature real fire and how to extinguish it with the help of fire extinguishers was really appreciated by children as well as Principal Madam Mrs. R Bhumra and staff members. Complete working of the fire extinguisher was shown and explained to them. It was indeed a learning experience for the students present during the mock drill.
The day saw the successful culmination of the mock drill for fire and life safety.