“EMERGENCY METHODS OF EMERGENCY” DEMONSTRATED AT NCC CAMP

“Emergency Methods of Emergencey” were demonstrated at NCC Camp for the senior division and junior division NCC Army cadets commenced at the Shree Bhumika High School, Parye on November 9, 2013.

Shri John Aguiar , Hon. Company Commander of Home Guards Panaji Division and PRO Goa Police Department said that Disaster management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.

He said there is no country that is immune from disaster, though vulnerability to disaster varies. He explained that  there are four main types of disasters such as Natural disasters, Environmental emergencies, Complex emergencies and Pandemic emergencies.

A team led by Shri Aguiar and comprised of Platoon Commander Shri Suresh Patekar, Platoon Commander Shri Uday Kurtarkar, Sergant Anand Naik, HG Narayan Pagi and HG Laximan Harmalkar conducted a demonstration on “Emergency Methods of Emergencey”. It was explained that sometimes rescue materials are not available to the rescue team at site in emergency situations. The methods demonstrated were Rescues with One Rescuer ,. Human Crutch- where the rescuer acts as crutch to the injured.  Pick-a-back ,Pick-a-Back (Reverse) ,. Fireman’s Lift, Toe drag, Blanket lift and others.

Col. Nand Kishore appreciated the efforts of the Home Guards and Civil Defence organization to cum and present a lecute cum demonstrations to the cadets.

Col. S. K. Samanta Admn Officer, Camp Adjutant Major Dr. Tushar Anvekar, Captain  Dr Sanjay P Sawant  were also present.

Major S. B. Dharwadkar proposed a vote of thanks.

Who can become a civil defence volunteer?

Who can become a civil defence volunteer?

1. A person who intends to apply for appointment to a Civil Defence Corps must fulfill the following conditions;
   • s/he shall be a citizen of India, or a subject or Sikkim or of Bhutan or of Nepal.
   • s/he shall have completed the age of 18 years provided that this age limit may be relaxed at the discretion of the competent authority up to a maximum of 3 years for any branch or category of the Corps.
   • s/he shall have passed at least the primary standard, that is to say, the fourth class, and this condition may be relaxed by the Controller at this discretion.
2. Both men and women shall be eligible for appointment to the Corps.
3. A person shall not be entitled to be appointed to the Corps unless he is found to be physically fit and mentally alert.
4. Any service in the National Volunteer Force and in the Armed Forces of the Union shall be a special qualification.

Who is eligible for enrolment in a Civil Defence Corps?

1. Armed Forces of the Union
2. Police Force
3. Fire Services
4. Territorial Army or Auxiliary Forces of any of the Defence Services.
5. Civilian personnel employed in connection with the Armed Forces of the Union This regulation shall not apply to Government servants who are specifically deputed for whole-time or part-time civil defence duties by the Heads of organisation or services concerned.

What are the conditions for application?

1. Every person eligible for appointment under regulation 3 shall be required to apply in Form "A" and also present himself for interview before the competent authority.
2. Every candidate shall be required to produce a certificate from his employer agreeing to spare his service for training and duty, when so required.
3. The Controller may, for advising him in the selection of candidates, constitute a Selection Committee which shall consist of such number of members and such persons as the controller may determine and appoint.
4. All candidates shall be required to undergo training and pass examinations prescribed by the competent authority.

What will be the tenure of the Corps?

A candidate shall be enrolled as a member of the Corps under regulation 5, initially for a tenure of three years which may be extended more than once each time by a further period of three years.

To become a Civil Defence Volunteer the following points should be considered:

• The State Government or any person appointed by the State Government.
• Any Indian personnel (Male / Female) can become a Civil Defence Volunteer.
• He / She shall be citizen of India or of Bhutan or of Nepal.
• He / She shall have completed the age of 18 years.
• He / She shall have passed at least the primary standard.
• He / She shall physically and mentally fit.

Every person eligible for appintment under regulation shall be required to apply in Form 'A' (given below) and also present himself for intervew before the competent authority.

A candidate who has been accepted for appointment to the CD Corps shall be formally enrolled in such manner as the Controller may, by order, determine and at the time of enrollment shall make an oath or affirmation according to Form 'B' before such officer as the Controller may, by order, appoint.Members of the following forces or services are not ordinarily eligible for enrollment in a Civil Defence Corps:

• Armed Forces of the Union;
• Police Force;
• Fire Services;
• Territorial Army or Auxillary Forces of any of the Defence Services;
• Civilian personnel employed in connection with the Armed Forces of the Union

A candidate shall be enrolled as member, for initial period of 3 years, which may be extended more than once each time after a period of 3 years.

Every person appointed to be a member of the Corps shall be issued a certificare of membership in Form 'C'.

The members of the Corps shall ordinarily serve in a voultary and honornary capacity.

Members of the Corps may be called on duty for

• training
• practice or exercises
• perform the duties assigned to them by order under the regulations

While undergoing training or on duty, no member of the Corps shall absent himself from any lecture, practice or exercise or any other training course, except with the specific permission of the Officer-in-charge, or other superior officer.

A member of the Corps shall, when on duty, wear such uniform and badges of the rank or insignia and carry such equipment as may be prescribed by the Controller.

A record of service in respect of every member of the Corps shall be maintained in Form 'D'.

Any member of the Corps who desires to leave the Corps shall submit his resignation in writing to his immediate superior officer giving at least two week's notice.

AS PART OF “SAAD SAMVAD” PROGRAMME EMERGENCY RESCUE DEMO AT DHEMPE COLLEGE HELD

The Home Guards and Civil Defense organization conducted Emergency rescue, stretcher drill and other emergency response methods on Saturday, February 9, 2013  as part of ongoing "Saad Samvad" programme at Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Mairmar.

             Shri John Aguair  Honorary Company Commander earlier explained the organization and the aim behind holding such a demonstration and training session. He said the aim of the Civil Defence is to impart training to save lives. He said there is also a proposal to set up Civil Defence Cadet Corps on the lines of National Cadet Corps (NCC) to spread the Civil Defence mantra all over the country through the students.  He said Sometimes rescue materials are not available to the rescue team at site in emergency situations. There are various other methods, which could be useful for rescue. Such methods are known as, “Emergency Methods of Rescue”. The adequate methods of rescue is to be determined depending upon the nature of the casualty, the nature of the

injuries and the position in which the casualty is found.

            Platoon Commanders Shri Uday Kurtarkar  and Shri Suresh Patekar along with Civil Defence Warden Shri  Vijay Surlakar and volunteers Shri Uday Kuri, Shri Pralhad Mayekar and Sergeant Shri Anand Naik,  Home Guard  Shri Laximan Harmalkar demonstrated emergency firefighters crawl, and emergency casualty handling such as  Fore and aft method, one rescuer human crutch, two rescuer human crutch, toe drag, Blanket lift, pick a back, pick a back reverse, cradle method, stretcher drill and blanketing.

            The students evinced keen interest and participated in the practical session of the techniques.

            Principal of the College Dr. Yasmin Modassir thanked the Director General of Police, Hon. Company Commander Shri  Aguiar and the officers of the the Home Guard organization for conducting such a useful programme for the students of the college.

            Vice Principal Dr. Rammurthi, Prof (Dr.) Ms. Wendy Manuel, and  Prof. Vinod Kankonkar were also present on the occasion.

           

The First such programme demonstration on first aid and bandages was conducted for the students of Peoples High School Panaji as part of “Saad Samvad” programme last  Saturdary, On January 2, 2013. On January 16, 2013 , another such programme will be held at the Mustifund High School, Panaji.