The SDRF now has another feather in its cap as some of its personnel are undergoing coveted advanced trainer course conducted by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF). The two-month long course is called Training of Trainer (ToT) and is being undertaken by 15 members of the Rajasthan SDRF. Those who have undergone the six-week basic disaster relief course and have passed it with minimum 60 per cent are eligible. “It is for the first time that the week-long module of CBRN disaster relief has been added to the current schedule. The advanced course which the 15-member team of Rajasthan SDRF is undergoing also focuses on disaster relief actions such as entering the debris of fallen structures and buildings and locating and rescue of stranded people.

Source: dna October 25, 2017 02:15 UTC