Tuensang, November 10 (MExN): To enhance the knowledge and skill on how to respond to any emergencies related to natural and manmade disasters, a five-day Training of Trainers (TOTs) on Community First Responder (CFR) got underway at CKS Hall, Tuensang on November 9.
The training is organized by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Tuensang in collaboration with CD & Home Guard supported by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority.
The chief guest, Alem Jongshi, Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, in his speech, encouraged the participants to be very serious in their training as they are going to become the trainers to disseminate the knowledge and skills in their respective blocks.
Saying that a student’s mistake is just a fail attempt, but a teacher’s mistake is going to impact a generation, he also urged the participants to equip themselves with every details and skills imparted by the master trainers.
Also, Temsuwangshi Jamir, District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) in-charge of Tuensang, in his keynote address, underscored that community is always the first responder in any disaster before actual help arrives. He therefore said that this CFR module training was developed in order to equip the communities in an effective manner to save precious lives and also help the local administration.
DDMO also said the vision of CRF training is to train as many people as possible across the villages of the State and build a safe and resilient society. He also added that methodology for the training will follow demonstration on first aid and search and rescue techniques, hands-on practical session by trainees, mock exercise etc.
More than thirty participants from seven sub-divisions who are going to become TOTs in their respective blocks are currently attending the intensive training. They are being trained by Master of Trainers (MOTs) from State Disaster Response Force- CD&HG and resource persons from DDMA. The training will culminate on November 13.
