Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the Fire Service and Civil Defence to focus on boosting the capacity by engaging the common people in its operations.
“You should strengthen the disaster prevention system by raising public awareness, enhancing the capacity of the Fire Service and Civil Defence through greater involvement of the common people in its work,” she said. "This will also boost the morale of the members "
The premier was addressing the opening ceremony of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) Week-2022, held at FSCD Training Complex in the city's Mirpur-10 area, through a virtual platform from her official residence Ganabhaban.
The week is being observed throughout the country aiming to create mass awareness to prevent fire incidents and other natural and manmade disasters.
Hasina asked the FSCD members to keep these goals in mind while observing the fire service week 2022.
She said everyone should get fire safety training in a bid to protect their lives in case of fire incidents.
“I think it is very essential to impart training to all from their childhood --our children and housewives– over how to protect themselves in case of fire incidents,” she said.
Focusing on the actions implemented by her government to modernise the Fire Service and Civil Defence, the PM said, “We’ve been able to take the institution, which was once neglected, to a dignified position now in line with the demand of time.”