Six SOS Calls Since Jan 2006
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - Since the beginning of the year, the Fire & Rescue Department in the Temburong District has received six emergency calls related to home fires and recorded an estimated loss worth $763,000 caused by such fires.

The figure was yesterday revealed by Temburong District Fire & Rescue Department `G' Operation Branch Commanding Officer Awang Othman Jailani during the 'Rampai Pagi' TV programme.

Based on the population and number of houses in the district, the six emergency calls received are considered to be the highest, he said.

In a attempt to reduce fire related incidence and simultaneously educate the people in Temburong District on fire prevention, the `G' Operation Branch is conducting a Fire Awareness Safety Campaign.

The campaign - which will tomorrow be launched at the Amo Longhouse by Acting Temburong District Officer - will include talks highlighting the aspects of fire safety prevention at homes.

Human carelessness is generally to be blamed for home fires. This includes leaving the cooking unattended and poor maintenance of electrical wirings.

The aim of the campaign is to educate the local community on the importance of having fire prevention skills and taking proactive steps towards future risks, he said.

The campaign will target all levels of society. It will see the participation of penghulus, ketua kampungs, and residents in the district.

Participants will also be shown the different types of equipment used in fighting fires.

During the campaign, the `G' Operation Branch will team up with the Electrical Department to explain to the participants how poorly maintained electrical wirings could prove disastrous.

Following the talks, a question and answer session will be held, involving other agencies including the police, Ministry of Health and the public works (water section).

The campaign will end in January 2007. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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