The third CBRN emergency training program initiative is hosted by GHIA.
HYDERABAD, NOV 20 : GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) is set to facilitate a five-day training program on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Emergency Management, conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) from November 20.
The primary objective of this training is to enhance the preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers in effectively responding to CBRN emergencies, encompassing potential threats involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear materials within airport environments, a release said.
Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GHIAA, inaugurated the program, marking the third consecutive training initiative held at GHIA.
The inaugural event was presided over by D Sundar, Nodal Officer for CBRN training and Consultant (Nuclear and Radiological), along with SK Ghosh, Senior Consultant from NDMA, and senior officials from GHIAL
The comprehensive training includes lectures, field exercises, and live demonstrations, with a specific focus on detection and decontamination procedures. In addition to equipping emergency handlers with the necessary skills to manage CBRN emergencies, the program aims to enable them to provide medical first aid and initial psychosocial support.
The training program will feature theoretical sessions conducted by experts and scientists from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
The concluding day will feature a Mock drill and demonstration by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), followed by a quiz, feedback session, assessment, and debrief. On successful completion of the training, qualifying participants will be awarded certificates. Thirty-six personnel will be undergoing the training on various aspects of CBRN emergencies during the five-day program.(UNI)
