India, July 20 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Fire Department conducted a refresher and disaster management training session on Saturday, aimed at enhancing the emergency response capabilities of its personnel.

Key activities during the session involved physical drills, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) exercises, rope rappelling, the use of pneumatic air lifting bags, hydraulic rescue tools, underwater cameras, rescue boats, and handling of electric vehicle (EV) fires. Firefighters also trained with gas detectors, CPR techniques, hydraulic platforms, foam tenders, chlorine leak response, and lift rescue operations.

"The training was extremely helpful. Practical exercises gave us more confidence. Such guida...