The opening program for the Civil Defence Wardens and Volunteers training in Kiphire was held on 18th November 2025 at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire and will continue till 24th November 2025, organised by the Department of Home Guards, Civil Defence and Disaster Response Force Nagaland and funded by the Directorate General of Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards, Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India
Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer in his speech, emphasized on the importance of Civil Defence Wardens & Volunteers during the training to equip with lifesaving skills for disaster response to train individuals with skills for disaster response, first aid and community support whenever disaster occurs. This training focuses on equipping volunteers with skills to act as first responders and strengthen community resilience during disasters.
DC especially emphasized on the vital role of Civil Defence Wardens in acting as the bridge between the District Administration and the Community of Civil Defence Volunteers. The master trainers were exhorted to inspire confidence and instil a sense of responsibility in the days to come.
He also remind that next year in the month of January 2026, mock drill will be conducted where air raid warming system, collapsed structure search and rescue (CSSR) reconnaissance and damaged assessment with components on Emergency Methods of Rescue (EMR) Medical First Responders (MFR) as well as Chemical, Biological, and Radiological first responders will be held.
He also encouraged and auded the Kiphire Town Youths from all the wards and volunteers for actively participating in the training and conveyed his best wishes to attend the week long training sincerely.
Inaho, Sub - Inspector moderated the program and assured the participants for Dearness Allowance (DA) with Certificate, and urged the participants to be disciplined and be regular in the training. The opening prayer was proposed by Thrikyuse Sangtam followed by a welcome address and opening remarks by the District Commandant, Tokashe Sema. The program culminated with closing remarks from the chair.
(DPRO & IA Kiphire)
