Firefighting service being provided at grassroots level: CM

LAHORE, May 03 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the scope of firefighting service is being expanded and the facility is being provided at grassroots level in the province.
In his message on the International Firefighters’ Day on Friday, he said that firefighters perform the duty of saving people in fire-related incidents by putting their lives in danger. “Their role in decreasing damages to life and property is important,” he added.

The CM said that modern training was important for firefighters so that they could better manage the incidents. He said the Punjab government was providing the best possible resources and steps had been taken to provide the latest training to Rescue 1122 staff.

The CM said that the Punjab government paid tributes to firefighters who had rendered invaluable services during the fire incidents. “The purpose of observing the day is to pay tributes to such brave persons who take part in rescue operations. We reiterate our commitment that steps will be taken for minimizing the arson-related incidents,” the CM concluded.