The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou is a comprehensive cultural venue built to commemorate Tang Xianzu, one of the world’s hundred great cultural figures and a master of Ming‑dynasty drama in China. It is also one of Jiangxi Province’s ten major memorial halls dedicated to historical luminaries.

Workplace Safety | Building Defenses Through Practice: Fire Safety Training and Live-Action Drill

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2026-09-03

There are no small matters when it comes to safety; prevention is key to avoiding disaster. As vital venues for cultural heritage preservation and public recreation, museums and cultural institutions house a wealth of artifacts and attract large crowds, making fire safety a top priority in routine operations. To further strengthen accountability for fire safety, comprehensively enhance the fire‑safety awareness and practical emergency‑response capabilities of all staff, and fortify safeguards for both cultural relics and visitor safety, on September 2, 2026, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City organized a comprehensive fire‑safety training session and a live‑fire emergency drill for all on‑duty personnel.

Fire Safety Specialized Classroom Training

Theory first, followed by hands-on practice. We began with a specialized fire safety training session. Drawing on recent, high‑profile fire incidents from across the country, the trainers provided a clear analysis of the causes and severe consequences of such accidents, while thoroughly explaining key topics such as priority areas for routine fire‑safety inspections and essential techniques for extinguishing incipient fires. In addition, they offered detailed instruction on the design, appropriate applications, operating procedures, and routine maintenance of commonly used fire‑fighting equipment in the venue, correcting common misconceptions in everyday use and strengthening the participants’ foundational knowledge of fire safety.

Following the theoretical session, all participants moved to the Yumingtang exhibition area for hands-on, on-site training. As the museum’s core exhibit space, Yumingtang is a key zone requiring heightened fire‑safety protection. Trainers conducted a specialized demonstration of the exhibition hall’s fire hydrant system, providing a detailed walkthrough of the complete operating procedure—including opening the hydrant, connecting the hose, and manipulating the valves. To rigorously verify the integrity and functionality of the fire‑fighting equipment, an on‑site pressure‑testing and water‑discharge exercise was carried out. This field‑based water‑flow test comprehensively assessed the exhibition hall’s fire‑water supply system—measuring water pressure, discharge performance, and equipment operational stability—to ensure that the fire hydrants remain in optimal readiness at all times, preventing issues such as “operating with defects” or “being merely symbolic.” The training also enabled participants to master the emergency‑response procedures for the venue’s fixed fire‑protection systems.

Finally, this training session included hands-on fire‑extinguishing drills using various types of fire extinguishers. Trainers demonstrated the standard procedures for lifting, pulling, gripping, and pressing the handle on the spot. Participants then took turns practicing these techniques, actively engaging in simulated fire‑suppression scenarios, confronting real‑world conditions, and mastering the proper use of different extinguishers, including optimal spray angles and effective firefighting strategies.

This fire safety training and live‑fire drill featured content closely aligned with the venue’s actual conditions, emphasized hands‑on practice, and covered a broad range of scenarios. It effectively addressed staff members’ gaps in fire safety skills, further refined the venue’s emergency response procedures, and comprehensively enhanced our facility’s fire safety management and emergency preparedness capabilities. Moving forward, we will remain vigilant about fire safety, integrate it into every aspect of daily operations, and conduct regular fire safety training, hazard inspections, and emergency drills, thereby strengthening our safety safeguards and creating a safe, comfortable, and reassuring environment for visitors and residents alike.

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Compiled by: Jiang Yuanping | Preliminary Review: Deng Chao | End Reviewer: Rao Fang