Surat, June 9 – A comprehensive fire mock drill was conducted on Monday at the Millennium Textile Market in Surat, a city known as the textile hub of India. Organized by the Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTA), the event aimed to enhance awareness and readiness among traders, staff, and security personnel to respond effectively to fire-related emergencies. The drill commenced at 12 noon and was held at the FOSTA office.
As per agency report, the training session was led by a team of experts from Gandhinagar and was divided into two segments – a theoretical session and a practical session. Both segments focused on critical aspects of emergency response and fire safety.
A key highlight of the program was the CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training. Participants were taught how to save lives if a person stops breathing or suffers cardiac arrest. The instructors broke down the CPR process into four clear steps: Check, Call, Compress, and Breathe. Using life-size mannequins, they demonstrated each step live and gave participants hands-on practice in administering CPR.
The session also included first aid training, focusing on how to respond to cases of suffocation caused by smoke or gas inhalation. Instructions were provided on relocating the victim to an open area, loosening tight clothing, placing the person in a recovery position, and initiating CPR if needed.
Another major component of the drill was the demonstration of rope rescue techniques, particularly relevant for evacuation from high-rise buildings. Trainers explained the importance of knots and ropes in rescue scenarios and provided guidance on using knots such as the Square Knot, Bowline Knot, and Figure Eight Knot. Participants were shown how to lower injured individuals safely, move heavy objects, and exit hazardous areas, and were also given the opportunity to practice tying knots themselves.
The event saw active participation from textile merchants, market managers, and security personnel. The mock drill not only imparted essential fire safety knowledge but also equipped attendees with life-saving emergency response techniques. Participants widely praised the session as informative and highly beneficial for improving safety preparedness in the bustling textile market.
