Bandar Seri Begawan - Operation 'C' branch of the Fire and Rescue Department recently received visits from three schools namely Beribi, Telanai and Dato Othman primary schools as well as from RIPAS Religious School in Kg Saba.

The students and teachers visited the Berakas and Rimba fire stations as well as the Women's Operation Unit. They were briefed on the organisation and the roles of the Fire and Rescue Personnel by the Station Officer, Akipla bin Hj Anggas, the Public Relations Officer of Operation 'C' branch.

They also toured the area and were briefed on the equipment and types of machinery used during the operation.

The students and teachers also witnessed a march pass and rappelling exercises and were briefed on the evacuation procedure leading up to the assembly point.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin