{
  "id": 5764938,
  "title": "PMDC to Introduce Mandatory Fire Safety Training for House Officers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/pmdc-to-introduce-mandatory-fire-safety-training-for-house-officers",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:21:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/05/pmdc-to-introduce-mandatory-fire-safety-training-for-house-officers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety training for house officers in all medical and dental colleges across the country. This initiative aims to bolster fire safety awareness and preparedness, ensuring the safety and well-being of doctors, patients, students, and staff within healthcare institutions. Dr. Rizwan Taj, President of PMDC, emphasized that this decision will be integrated into the house job curriculum, with dedicated training hours allocated to cover essential aspects such as fire safety awareness, emergency drills, patient safety, and proper evacuation procedures. The decision stems from a thorough review of existing fire safety protocols, identifying areas that require enhancement. PMDC recognizes the urgency of strengthening fire safety education and awareness within its regulatory institutions. The council is committed to swiftly addressing these gaps and improving emergency preparedness among healthcare professionals, patients, and staff. All medical colleges and teaching hospitals will be required to implement robust fire safety measures and effective emergency response protocols to safeguard students, house officers, patients, healthcare professionals, and other personnel. Taj stressed the critical role of healthcare facilities in caring for vulnerable individuals who rely on medical staff to respond swiftly and effectively during fire emergencies. He underscored the necessity for medical institutions to bolster their fire prevention and emergency response measures. The PMDC is exploring the possibility of extending this mandatory training program to include medical students, postgraduates, and all healthcare professionals worldwide, recognizing it as a crucial skill for healthcare workers globally. The council aims to foster the safest and highest quality learning environments by establishing new protocols centered on emergency preparedness rather than solely relying on external emergency response teams. The PMDC has detailed key components of the fire safety program for house officers, which will encompass regular fire safety drills and evacuation exercises conducted across medical colleges and teaching hospitals. This will cultivate a culture of preparedness and ensure prompt, effective responses to fire incidents. House officers will receive training in identifying fire hazards, utilizing fire extinguishers, adhering to evacuation routes, and communicating emergencies efficiently.",
  "summary": "The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has decided to implement a fire safety education and training program for house … Read More The post PMDC to Introduce Mandatory Fire Safety Training for House Officers appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}