Act Fast in Case of Fl;e

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ACT FAST IN CASE OF FIRE

Fifty-two YS/ICSS employees and three civilians who adequately acquired the basic correct procedures and methods of fire-fighting during a two-day briefing-cum-training on 'Fire Prevention and Fire Drill' held at Keningau, were urged to act fast to inform the Fire Department should they spot any outbreak of fire in their vicinity.

Keningau Fire Department assistant officer, Encik Ariffin Harris who made the call, said the public must subscribe to civic-mindedness, adding that there were always negative criticisms against the authority who had discharged their duties accordingly.

He elaborated that recent complaints in local mass media about firemen arriving late at the scene of fire, were baseless.

He pointed out that if the public could react fast by informing the Fire Department of any outbreak of fire in their surrounding, the Fire Department could at least minimise the damage of the property.

He, however hoped the participants with the acquired knowledge could playa role in helping the Fire Department and the community at large.

ICSS Enforcement Manager, Capt (Rtd) Awang Damit bin Mohamad said the briefing-cumtraining was aimed at creating an awareness of fire prevention among YS/ICSS staff from Keningau, Tenom, Tambunan and Nabawan.

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'Similarbriefing-cum-trainingwill be held inother districts like Kudat, Tuaran, Ranau and Kota Marudu soon,' he said.

The two-day briefing-cum-training held from June 28 was conducted by Capt (Rtd) Awang Damit and Capt Arullah Imam Shuib.

The participants were later presented with certificates by Encik Ariffin Harris and Capt (Rtd) Awang Damit respectively.

A participant trying out his skill by using a wet gunny sack to put out the fire

A participant trying out a fire extinguisher during practical training A participant receiving her certificate from Encik Arillin Harris (right)

A participant receiving his certificate from Capt (Rtd) Awang Damit (right)

About thirty Yayasan Sabah officers from Headquarters and regional officers attended a public speaking course organised by the YS Training Department on July 5 - 7. The 3-day course was conducted by Institute Kerja Raya Malaysia Training Officers, Encik Jalaludin bin Hj. Mohd. Nor, at the Yayasan Sabah Training Room.

Participants of the course with YS Deputy Director, Tengku D. Z Adlin and YS Group Personnel and Admin Manager, Encik Kamis Ag. All Sitting next to the Deputy Director in dark suit is Encik Jalaludin bin Hi MoM. Nor Encik Christopher Man/a/i of the Accounts Division - "I completed the course too"

Encik Tawith Sungkit of Kota Marudu receiving his course certificate from Tengku Adlin