Fire Service Week Noticed at SAI STC Car Nicobar; Trainees Obtain Fingers-On Safety Coaching

Car Nicobar | April 18, 2026

As a part of the nationwide observance of Fire Service Week from April 14 to twenty, the Fire Service Department, Car Nicobar, performed a hearth security consciousness and demonstration programme on the Sports Authority of India STC, Car Nicobar. The programme, held below the theme “Safe School, Safe Hospital & Fire Safety Aware Society – Together for Fire Prevention,” marked the primary such initiative on the centre.

The consciousness session was led by Mr. Okay. Rajesh, Inspector (Fire Service), Nicobar District, together with Mr. Bimal Roy, ASI and Station In-Charge, Fire Station Car Nicobar, and different fireplace personnel. The group performed sensible demonstrations on fireplace prevention strategies, use of firefighting gear, and emergency response procedures.

A complete of 54 trainees, together with 31 ladies and 23 boys, together with three coaches and two employees members, participated within the programme. The session included hands-on coaching, enabling members to realize sensible expertise in dealing with fireplace security gear and responding to fire-related emergencies.

Addressing the members, Mr. Bimal Roy highlighted the growing incidence of fireside accidents in residential settings, notably in Car Nicobar, the place electrical brief circuits are a serious trigger. He identified that the area’s humid and salt-laden atmosphere accelerates the deterioration {of electrical} wiring, thereby elevating the chance of fires, particularly in kitchens.

Emphasizing prevention as the best safeguard, he suggested common inspection {of electrical} wiring, avoiding overloading of sockets, utilizing licensed home equipment, and making certain well timed repairs by certified electricians. He additionally urged the set up of security gadgets akin to circuit breakers, smoke detectors, and fireplace extinguishers, and really helpful retaining flammable supplies away from electrical factors and cooking areas.

During the session, members have been additionally briefed on totally different lessons of fireside, together with these involving strong supplies, flammable liquids, electrical gear, flamable metals, and cooking oils and fat.

The programme aimed to reinforce consciousness on fireplace security, strengthen emergency preparedness, and equip trainees with important life-saving abilities.

The Centre In-Charge of SAI STC Car Nicobar expressed gratitude to the Fire Service Department for conducting the programme and for his or her efforts in selling fireplace security consciousness amongst trainees.