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Case Study
You are an officer working for the fire department in a city. One day, a massive fire breaks out in a building belonging to a coaching institute having classrooms where more than 1000 students are stranded. Also, the building lacks proper fire safety measures and adequate exits. Panic ensues as students inside the building desperately try to escape the flames and smoke, resulting in some individuals resorting to jumping off the building to save themselves.
As you arrive at the scene, you are faced with the following dilemmas:
(a) How do you prioritize the rescue operations, given the limited resources and time available?
(b) How do you deal with the ethical and legal implications of the building owner’s negligence and violation of fire safety norms?
(c) How do you handle the emotional and psychological impact of witnessing such a tragic incident on yourself and your team members?
GS Paper 4 Case Studies
