The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.
Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.
Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.
The second-in-command of the Homeguards' Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H S Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.