Disaster Management Mock Drill Conducted at Pune Municipal Corporation on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a mock drill simulating an explosion-like incident and a fire at the PMC Main Building was conducted to assess rescue operations, inter-departmental coordination, and emergency response capabilities.
Key Highlights of the Mock Drill:
- An emergency scenario involving an explosion-like sound followed by a fire was simulated at the PMC Main Building.
- Upon receiving information about the incident, the Fire Brigade, Shivajinagar Police Station, and 108 ambulance service were alerted.
- Fire centers from Kasba, Erandwane, the Main Fire Station, Naidu, and Janata Vasahat fire stations reached the site.
- The Security Department safely evacuated officers, employees, and citizens from the building, ensuring that the entire building was vacated.
- Four employees trapped on the second floor were rescued using the fireman lift and sent to the hospital.
- Hon. Additional Municipal Commissioner (E), Shri Prajit Nair, along with other officers and citizens on the terrace, was safely rescued using an aerial ladder. Five other injured persons were also evacuated.
- The fire was brought under control within approximately 15 minutes using advanced nozzles, hose pipes, and other firefighting equipment.
- The entire building was inspected with the assistance of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the local police team from Shivajinagar Police Station, and the dog squad.
Following the mock drill, Hon. Additional Municipal Commissioner Shri. Prajit Nair appreciated the officers and personnel of the Fire Brigade and the police team. He noted that such exercises help identify challenges and gaps in emergency response and enable the implementation of necessary corrective measures.
Chief Fire Officer Shri. Ganesh Sonune also expressed his gratitude to the Fire Brigade, Police, BDDS, Security, Disaster Management, Health, and Electrical Departments for their coordinated efforts during the exercise.
Pune Municipal Corporation remains committed to maintaining a prepared, coordinated, and capable emergency response system to address every disaster situation.
