Nagaland Fire & Emergency Services team (top left), drill squad in combat suit (top right) and drill squad along with AIFSSCB officials (below)
Kohima, September 25 (MExN): A team of fifteen fire personnel from Nagaland Fire & Emergency Services participated in the 1st All India Fire Service Sports Meet and Fire Service Meet-2022 held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi from September 22 to 24.
The event was conducted by All India Fire Service Sports Control Board (AIFSSCB) with Dr DK Shami, Convenor AIFSSCB, stated a press release issued by Neilasa Sopfü, IG (F&ES) Nagaland.
The sports meet was centered around the ‘Khelo India Khelo’ and ‘Fit India Movement’ with Rajeev Tomar, Eminent Olympic Wrestler, Arjuna Awardee, Hind Kesri as chief guest and Rakesh Kumar, Eminent Kabaddi Player, Arjuna Awardee, Coach Haryana Steelers and Padamjeet Sehrawat, Singer and Olympic Commentator as guest of honour.
Fire service personnel from across the country including a number of private corporations, Central Agencies, Aviation fire services, military emergency response personnel etc., involved in the fire safety profession competed in various sports disciplines such as Badminton, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Wrestling, Arm Wrestling and Athletic disciplines which include 100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, Shot Put, Javelin, High Jump, Long Jump etc.
The main events include Water Tender (Pump) Drill, Extension Ladder Drill and Toughest Firefighters Alive (TAF) where fire personnel clad in full fire fighting gears showcase their fire fighting skills and rescue operations and compete with each other within a stipulated time.
It may be mentioned that fire personnel who have excelled in various disciplines at this national event will be presented an opportunity to represent the country at the International Level at the World Firefighters Games.
Nagaland Fire and Emergency Services team won in various categories:
