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Training workshop for firefighters held


Published : 14 Sep 2020 09:23 PM | Updated : 15 Sep 2020 07:19 AM

Khulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque said the Fire Service and Civil Defense is an emergency service providing department and it continue to play an important role in protecting the lives and property of the people. 

The mayor made the remarks while inaugurating a training workshop on firefighting with fire service officials, heads of various departments of KCC and their subordinate branch heads at Shaheed Altaf Auditorium in the city on Monday morning. He also said the members of the department took part in firefighting and rescue work at the risk of their lives in any disaster including earthquake, fire accident, providing services to the injured, transporting dying patients, boat accident and road accident. So there is no substitute for them than training to acquire professional skills. KCC Chief Executive Officer Palash Kanti Bala and Khulna Fire Service and Civil Defense Senior Station Officer Md. Nazrul Islam spoke at the time among others.

The training was attended by fire service and civil defense officials, heads of various departments of Khulna City Corporation and heads of subordinate branches of KCC. Later, firefighting and rescue exercises were held at Nagar Bhaban premises.