Mock Drill On Fire, Rescue And Bomb Safety Held At Tenali Railway Station
VIJAYAWADA: South Central Railway’s Vijayawada Division along with Civil Defense Organization conducted a comprehensive drill on fire safety, rescue operations and bomb blast awareness at Tenali Railway Station on Friday. The exercise, conducted on Platform No. 1, focused on emergency response procedures, including firefighting techniques, ground rescue, Basic Life Support (BLS) such as CPR, and public awareness of dealing with bomb threat scenarios. The aim of the exercise was to increase staff preparedness and increase safety awareness among students and passengers.
Additional railway director (Infra) PE Edwin attended as the chief guest and emphasized the need for continuous preparedness and coordinated response in case of emergency. “Safety is not just a protocol, it is a collective responsibility. Regular drills like this ensure our teams remain alert, confident and ready to respond effectively during derailments, fire incidents and other crises,” he said.
The program was held under the supervision of divisional emergency officer and divisional finance manager PV Rami Reddy and civil defense personnel officer and divisional operations manager M. Dinesh Kumar, who attended as guests of honour.
Both officials said the exercise aims to strengthen the emergency response capabilities of railway personnel, train citizens and students in life-saving skills such as CPR, and strengthen public awareness of safety protocols during fire emergencies and bomb threats.
