Jamshedpur, Feb. 1: A mock fire and evacuation drill involving students, teachers, staff and fire fighters was conducted at the Sheyn International School on Monday with a view to create awareness among the students regarding the fire fighting techniques and ways to respond swiftly at times of such emergencies.
Prior to the commencement of the exercise, the students and teachers were split into various teams, including alarms, search and rescue, and evacuations to carry out the mock drill.
The fire fighters explained and demonstrated different methods followed by them in such situations, besides explaining the ways to operate the fire extinguisher safely.
The school principal, Manuj Sharma also spoke at length on the issue and addressed the students about how such drills will be useful for everyone. He said such drills will be taking place at regular intervals in the school premises.