EAC Litsenthung Kikon along with other officials and trainees during the 2nd phase training of the Civil Defence Volunteers, Wardens and Chief Wardens of Dimapur district at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, DC Court, Dimapur on January 14. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): The second phase of the training programme for Civil Defence Volunteers, Wardens and Chief Wardens of Dimapur district commenced on January 14 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, DC Court, Dimapur. The training programme will culminate on January 20.
The opening programme of the training was chaired by Viboto H Sumi, SI. Opening remarks were delivered by M Yingnyei Konyak, District Commandant, Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (HG, CD & SDRF), Dimapur.
Addressing the participants, Litsenthung Kikon, Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Dimapur, stressed that civil defence volunteers form the backbone of emergency response at the community level.
He said that trained wardens and volunteers play a crucial role not only during natural and man-made disasters but also in peacetime emergencies by ensuring public safety, coordination and timely response.
Highlighting the importance of preparedness, discipline and teamwork in saving lives and minimising loss of property, he urged the participants to take the training seriously and apply the skills learned in real-life situations.
He further encouraged the volunteers to work in close coordination with the district administration and other line departments to strengthen disaster management mechanisms at the grassroots level.
More than 90 civil defence wardens and volunteers from DMC wards attended the training, along with participants from Signal Angami Village. Resource persons imparted both theoretical and practical training on disaster preparedness, search and rescue operations, first aid, emergency response mechanisms and community support during emergencies.
The programme concluded with closing remarks by the chairperson. The training was organised by the Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force, Nagaland.
