(ITC JSC) – Hanoi, May 19, 2018 – ITC JSC, in collaboration with Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department No. 2, organized a training session and fire prevention and rescue drill at the company’s headquarters.
Wee-woo… wee-woo… “All vehicles ahead, please give way to the fire truck on duty”… wee-woo… wee-woo…
These once unfamiliar and unwelcome sounds have now become disturbingly frequent, sometimes echoing hauntingly in our minds. Fires are happening too often—apartment buildings, townhouses, shops… Fire-related news floods the media.
Safety starts with awareness and knowledge; prevention is always better than extinguishment. Understanding this well, especially given the increased risk of fires in early summer, ITC JSC organized a fire safety awareness and skills training session, conducted by officers from Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department No. 2.
After returning from a mission in the rain, the young firefighter’s voice was noticeably hoarse, but his enthusiasm in sharing fire prevention and firefighting knowledge remained undiminished.
The training session was light in atmosphere but deeply engaging. Starting with the basic conditions under which a fire can ignite, we reviewed common household items that could pose fire risks. The session thoroughly refreshed our knowledge on how to prevent fires from starting in our own homes. These may seem like simple facts, and many of us had heard them before during community training, but they are never redundant. New apartment buildings may have modern fire prevention systems, yet we still hear of fires—often due to a lack of personal fire safety awareness.
From prevention to response, the training continued with essential skills on reporting fires, handling emergencies, and evacuating safely. Don’t assume calling the fire department is easy—in a panic, you might even forget the nearest route to your home. Many practical tips were shared, for both houses and apartment buildings. Harrowing images from past fires left a strong impression on us, highlighting the terrifying power of fire.
Theory alone is not enough. At the end of the session, we practiced extinguishing a gas fire using a fire extinguisher. This was the most exciting part—despite the heavy extinguishers, many women eagerly volunteered, racing to the scene and spraying the fire amid loud cheers and applause from everyone.
Before leaving, we took commemorative photos with the dedicated firefighter, wishing each other that we’d never have to see him again… at least not while he’s on duty.
(Group photo of ITC employees with the firefighter)
