Fortis Anandapur organizes Mock Drill on National Fire Service Day

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur conducted a mock drill on 14 April 2023. An hour-long awareness training session on firefighting was conducted in the hospital premises At the hospital reception area, all the fire safety equipment was displayed for easy identification, knowledge and any questions about the display products from staff, visitors, patients, or patients' parties were taken forward. In-charge Pragati Maidan Fire Station gave a short lecture on Fire & Safety during the session. The day was observed as "National Fire Service Day" to honor the incredible commitment and sacrifice of the 66 Fire Service personnel during an unfortunate mishap in 1944. Around 100 doctors and staff attended the fire drill session.

During the session, emphasis was laid on life safety, raising the alarm at the onset of a fire, different fire extinguishing methods and evacuation procedures. A practical demonstration of extinguishing fire by the smothering method was also held.