by Cleric Jittin Mathew and Mathew George
MUMBAI, AUGUST 25, 2018: The management and staff of Bosco Boys Home (BBH) and Technical Institute in Borivli, invited the government licensed agency, Ronak Fire Industries, to conduct an awareness programme for the students and boys on August 24.
Fire safety is not given its share of importance in Mumbai, so the Institute of Bosco Boys focused on empowering children and youth in vulnerable situations. As part of the academic study, a subject and practical session on safety and prevention of fire has been added to the curriculum.
Bruno D'Mello, a resource person, gave an orientation with a live demonstration and trained the students and boys on the use of a fire extinguisher. The sessions were divided into six demo programmes each, for the mechanical section , two-wheeler, four-wheeler, electricians, air condition department, hotel management and social sector for children. For the training, the students and boys were accompanied by the staff.
The orientation was focused on the prevention methods taken during a fire, types of fire extinguishers and their function, the technique of how to operate a fire extinguisher, and places where one should have the fire exits. "I feel that this session and demonstration will help us in the case of a fire hazard to come out safely," Surya, one of the boys, said.