Senior Correspondent.TOD.Balurghat
A fire safety mock drill was conducted at the Super Speciality Hospital of Balurghat District Hospital on Friday to train staff in responding swiftly to emergencies and ensuring the safe evacuation of patients and hospital personnel.The exercise was organised by the South Dinajpur district fire and emergency services department as part of efforts to improve preparedness for fire-related incidents in critical healthcare facilities.
Hospital staff from various departments, including nurses and other support personnel, took part in the training. Firefighters demonstrated how to respond immediately when a fire breaks out, use fire extinguishers correctly and carry out basic measures to contain flames before they spread.
The participants were also trained in procedures for safely evacuating patients, staff and other people from the premises during an emergency. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining calm and following an organised response so that panic does not complicate evacuation efforts.Officials said the exercise was intended to familiarise hospital employees with emergency procedures and help them act quickly and appropriately in the event of an actual fire.
The active participation of hospital personnel was a key part of the drill, allowing staff to practise the procedures in a simulated emergency rather than relying solely on theoretical instructions.The exercise comes against the broader need for hospitals, where many patients may have limited mobility or require continuous medical support, to maintain effective fire-safety and evacuation preparedness.
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