Thane, May 9: In alignment with the directives of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Regional Mental Hospital, Thane, successfully observed "Fire Safety Week 2026" from May 4 to May 10.
The initiative, themed "Safe Hospitals, Safe Homes, Safe Communities", aimed to foster a culture of proactive safety among staff, patients and their families.
Awareness and training sessions organised
Under the leadership of Medical Superintendent Dr. Netaji Mulik, the week featured a series of awareness and training sessions.
Students of the Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing organised a comprehensive poster exhibition in the OPD department, illustrating critical emergency protocols such as RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish) and PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
Live fire safety demonstration conducted
A highlight of the programme was a live demonstration conducted by the Hitech Fire Safety Society.
Personnel were trained in the operation of fire extinguishers, smoke detection systems and specialised evacuation techniques tailored for psychiatric patients.
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Dr. Mulik stresses collective responsibility
Closing the event, Dr. Mulik emphasised that fire safety is a collective responsibility rather than a mere formality.
“Through rigorous training and teamwork, major disasters can be averted,” he stated.
The programme concluded with staff taking a formal pledge to ensure a secure and resilient healthcare environment.
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