Youths Participate In Fire Prevention Course
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - Twenty youths from the Belait District last week took part in a three-day firefighting voluntary course held at the Fire and Rescue Station Kuala Belait. The cousre was aimed at encouraging youths to assist in any way during an emergency situation, particularly at their residential areas.

Participating youths were members of the Kunci Batu Association and the course was one of the association's activities and projects to increase knowledge on fire prevention, as well as to identify fire-extinguishing equipment.

According to Mohd Taha bin Bakar, Operation `B' Branch Public Relations Officer, throughout the course participants were taught various firefighting theories, as well as the functions and tasks of the Fire and Rescue Department.

Participants were also informed on the methods of using fire-extinguishing equipment. Apart from that, they were also briefed on the guidance of evacuation in case of an emergency.

After completing the course, participating youths were presented with certificates by Abdul Azis bin Hj Mohamad, Officer Commanding Operation `B' Belait District.

Meanwhile, association leader Awang Irwan Rino bin Nordin said the course will continue at the end of this year. He also hoped for more participation among the younger generation, particularly students.

Interested participants who wish to take part in the course can contact the nearest fire station or call 8909159. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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