KUCHING: Besides putting out fires and rescuing survivors from burning buildings, firefighters also help to evacuate flood victims, rescue those trapped in cars during traffic accidents or those lost in the jungle and help to capture venomous and dangerous reptiles.
Multi-talented and good in survival skills, they are respected members of the Fire and Rescue Department.
New Sarawak Tribune talked to several firefighters to find out why it was important for them to have multi-skills.
MOHAMAD MERAMIT (Chief of Tabuan Jaya Fire and Rescue Station)
‘Firefighters are also humantarian workers. Besides putting out fires, we rescue people and save lives as well. We give good service to the people.’
MELVIN AMUK (Chief of Padungan Fire and Rescue Station)
‘Firemen must be multi-skilled to handle all kinds of emergencies. The world has become more complex. Public safety is our top priority and we provide all kinds of assistance.’
SABARUDIN MOHAMAD (Zone 1 acting fire chief).
‘Firefighters are trained in various skills as the Fire and Rescue Department has expanded its services. With their special training, they are available to assist more people.’
WAN ABDUL MUBIN WAN ABDULLAH (State Fire and Rescue Department chief training officer)
“All firefighters are now multi-skilled as we are responding to all kinds of cases. We are preparing our men to be prepared always for various challenges.’
PENNY JOHNNY NAUH (firefighter)
‘Besides fighting fires, the department also provides special services. With their multi-skills, our men are able to respond to all kinds of emergencies and members of the public who need help.
NOOR AZZILLA JASA (firefighter)
‘The department is always responding to all kinds of cases because it wants to provide the best service to the people and keep them safe.
‘Every fighter has his or her own special skills which are handy when responding to different cases.’
