Lourdes Central School observes National Fire Drill Day
Mangaluru: On the occasion of the National Fire Drill Day, Lourdes Central School conducted a Mock Fire Drill on 22nd January 2025, with an aim to create awareness among the students about fire-fighting techniques and the ways to respond swiftly in times of such emergency situations.
An announcement was made a day before to inform all the students about the upcoming mock drill. The students were given detailed instructions on the exits, assembly points, and dos and don’ts that must be followed during an emergency. Throughout the drill, the students remained calm and followed the instructions provided, filing in single lines while assembling.
Teachers were provided with instructions in advance, and the evacuation process was re-emphasized to ensure a successful drill.
On the day of the drill, at exactly 9:50 am, a fire alarm was sounded to simulate an emergency fire. The ‘evacuation’ operation soon began. The students of Class VIII on the first floor exited the building that leads to the school ground and assembled in front of the school stage. The students of Std. V, VI, and VII assembled in the school Ground
A demonstration of using fire safety equipment was conducted by the experts from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to sensitize the staff and students about life-saving, rescue techniques and various methods of putting off the flames in case of fire. During the mock fire drill, the Fire Station Officer Mr Praveen Kumar, gave a step-by-step explanation of safety techniques as they were being performed.
During the School assembly, the Fire Station Officer Mr Praveen Kumar, in his speech, reinforced the significance of the drill, its role in ensuring safety and prioritizing personal safety over money and valuables during emergencies.
Fr Principal, in his address, highlighted the importance of learning beyond the classroom, emphasising preparedness for emergencies. He reminded the children to retain and apply this knowledge throughout their lives. He appreciated the Fire Station officer and Mr Suraj for their dedication and thanked them for their support. The officer was presented with a memento in recognition of the successful execution of the entire operation.
Overall, the drill was an important exercise that helped to ensure the safety of all students in the event of a real emergency.
