A Fire Safety Training Workshop was organised at Civil Hospital Sector 45 Chandigarh. A live demonstration on the proper use of fire extinguishers and fire hydrants was conducted during the session.
The workshop was jointly organised by Fire Station Sector 32 Chandigarh, and the Fire Awareness & Safety Association (FASA) as part of the series of events held to mark Fire Service Week 2026.
Jasjyot Singh Almast, Founder President, FASA, stated that fire safety is not just a compliance requirement but a collective responsibility. “Through this workshop, our aim is to equip citizens, volunteers, and institutional staff with practical knowledge of fire prevention, evacuation procedures and the correct use of firefighting equipment,” he said.
Sub Fire Officer Jasmit Singh urged all participants to take a pledge to make fire safety a habit, not an afterthought. He added that a few minutes of training today can save lives tomorrow. Mange Ram and Joginder Singh Leading Firemen demonstrated the use of Fire extinguishers with the assistance of Fireman Nitin.
Dr Anjali Gupta, Senior Medical Officer, Incharge and Dr Shefali Nodal Officer Fire, Civil Hospital Sector  45 Chandigarh in a joint statement said that their institution remains committed to building a safer community through awareness, training and collaboration
