Al Amn Magazine # 161

17 MARCH 2023 to deal professionally with communications and provide civil defence services efficiently with the help of the latest technology, equipment and devices in the fields firefighting, prevention and public safety. Heb said the department is keen to achieve the highest levels of speed of response and readiness to ensure public safety and to deal effectively and professionally with accidents, assistance, rescue and firefighting. He said in 2022, they received 12,164 communications and inspected 460 buildings and 140 shops. They also conducted 365 activities for kindergartens and schools and 102 awareness campaigns for all segments of society. A total of 112 training courses were organized for Ministry employees and 672 employees of the Ministry of Interior were trained to participate in securing election polling centers. Colonel Al-Kaabi said they also worked on the seasonal plan for confronting the risks of rain and was fully prepared to face the risks and to provide all the necessary capabilities and requirements while coordinating efforts with other government agencies to face the damage that may result. He stated that as part of the annual awareness plan for the winter season, they have implemented an awareness campaign for safety in the winter season in all governorates. Through this campaign, the directorate aimed to raise awareness among citizens and residents of the importance of Colonel Khalid Khalifa Al Kaabi