Mokokchung, January 7 (MTNews): A demonstration cum training was organized by Nagaland Fire and Emergency Services (NFES), Mokokchung Unit for NCC Cadets attending the training camp in Fazl Ali College.
The event was part of the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) being conducted by 25 Naga Bn NCC since 05 January. The demo was conducted by Sub Inspector Mayang and a team of NFES personnel.
The lecture cum demonstration was followed by hands-on practice by the cadets. To start with, the NFES personnel acquainted the cadets with the types of fire and the equipment that is to be deployed to put off the fire including fire extinguisher, sand, water, ceiling hooks etc.
The cadets were then made to practice the use of various types of fire extinguishers that were on display.
The common causes of domestic fires like cooking gas cylinder leakage, electrical short circuit and fires caused by smoking of meat were explained by SI Mayang. An innovative method of putting off a gas cylinder fire using a plastic bucket won loud applause from the girl cadets.
The highlight of the demonstration was the practice of handling high pressure water jets powered by a Fire Tender which was enjoyed by the cadets.
The various methods of rescue and first aid were also explained to the cadets and they were made to practice Fireman’s Lift and First Aid.
The cadets expressed immense satisfaction on the variety of life skills training imparted to them by NCC.