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Fire Marshal Preparatory Meeting & Fire Evacuation Mock Drill – 2026

Introduction

A Fire Evacuation Mock Drill Program was conducted jointly by Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services and KVG Group of Institutions on 6th June 2026 at Dr KVC Hall – 01, Auditorium, KVG Medical College & Hospital, Sullia. The primary objectives of the program were:
  • Enhance staff awareness on fire safety and emergency response.
  • Ensure legal compliance with fire safety regulations.
  • Provide practical exposure to teaching and non-teaching staff across group institutions.
 

Preparatory Meeting (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Theory Class Topics

  • Fire safety awareness
  • Understanding fire emergencies
  • Explanation of fire evacuation mock drill
  • Roles and responsibilities of Fire Marshals
  • Rescue techniques
  • Team selection for mock drill

Mock Drill & Demonstrations (03:00 PM – 04:00 PM)

Practical Demonstrations

  • Emergency communication
  • Code Red announcement
  • Fire fighting
  • Fire equipment handling
  • Patient rescue
  • Fire vehicle equipment demonstration
  • Demonstration executed with coordination between the KVG MCH Fire Safety Team and Karnataka Fire & Emergency Services, highlighting hydrant operation and emergency response techniques.

Participation

  • Total Staff Trained: 77
  • Location: Auditorium Dr KVC Hall – 01(Preparatory meeting), Casualty opposite (Demonstration) KVG Medical College & Hospital, Sullia
  • Date:06.2026
  • Time: Preparatory Meeting – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Mock Drill & Demonstration – 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Conclusion

This initiative reflects the commitment of KVG Group of Institutions towards:
  • Safety
  • Compliance
  • Preparedness
It reinforces the importance of continuous training for institutional resilience and ensures readiness in handling fire emergencies effectively.

Dean

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan is a alumna of Thanjavur Medical College, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her MD in Physiology from Madras Medical College and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Alagappa University.

Throughout her academic medical career, Dr. Natarajan has served in various capacities at several prominent institutions, including Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Government Medical College Coimbatore, Government KAP Vishwanathan Medical College in Trichy, and Meenakshi Medical College in Kanchipuram. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she has held the position of Dean in multiple medical colleges for more than a decade. Her expertise in faculty training within medical education has earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Natarajan has served as an assessor on the Medical Council of India (MCI) panel for over 15 years. She was also an Ex-Senate member of the MGR University and Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr. Natarajan has completed an Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME). Since 2019, she has been serving as the Dean at KVG Medical College and Hospital in Sullia.

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