SRI AMAN: Some 250 confirmation class students and 20 parish central committee (PCC) members attended a talk on fire safety at St Luke Anglican Church here, today.
The talk conducted by senior fire officer II Jilin Itar from Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department, was on the topic of good housekeeping, description of the concept and nature of fire in the science of burning, the proper use of the fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing techniques.
The attendees also had the opportunity to hold a hose reel – one of the first responder equipment available in a fire truck.
Also assisting in the programme were fire officer Entusan Emping, auxiliary firefighter Karl Elliot and auxiliary firefighter Antonio Baggio as demonstrative officers.
According to Father Elebis Tan who is the confirmation class coordinator, it was the first time that such a talk was included in the confirmation module.
