TABUK CITY, Kalinga – In a concerted effort to enhance emergency response capabilities, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) collaborated with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of the Province of Isabela to conduct a comprehensive crash vehicle extrication rescue training. The training session took place on the evening of December 21, along the bustling Dagupan-Bulanao road, strategically positioned in front of the Shell Gasoline Station to simulate realistic vehicle accident scenarios.
The exercise began at around 7 p.m., with five intricate simulation activities meticulously crafted to mimic real-life car crash scenarios. These exercises aimed to hone the participants’ skills in effectively managing and extricating victims from vehicular incidents, a crucial aspect of emergency response given the recent increase in vehicular accidents in the city.
Under the guidance of Assistant PDRRMO Romanico D. Daguio, from PDRRMO-Isabela, they provided essential training equipment, ensuring a diverse array of tools were available for efficient and realistic training. The synergy between the two organizations was evident as they utilized CDRRMO’s boom trucks and emergency vehicles, alongside other necessary equipment, to create a genuine crash scene environment. The area was cordoned off to further enhance the realism, allowing responders to engage fully with the scenarios presented to them.
Jeremias Ammakiw, Department Head of CDRRMO, emphasized the importance and timeliness of the training, noting the city’s growing vehicular accident statistics. “This training is crucial for our personnel to develop the skills necessary to respond effectively to real-life emergencies,” Ammakiw stated.
The PDRRMO-Isabela’s voluntary involvement in the training underscores a shared commitment to elevating rescue competencies and sharing vital knowledge and skills related to crash vehicle extrication.
Such collaborative efforts between the two offices not only bolster the capabilities of local emergency response teams but also enhance community safety and preparedness. The success of this simulation activity sets a precedence for future collaborations and continuous training, ensuring that responders are well-equipped to handle the challenges of vehicular extrication with precision and care. By Tabuk PIO
