Fire Force Prepares for Rainy Season

The Commander of the General Fire Force, Major General Talal Al-Roumi, conducted an inspection tour of the Support Center today, Tuesday, to review the readiness and preparations of the General Fire Force teams for the rainy season, and to assess on the ground the efficiency of the vehicles and equipment designated to address the impacts of unstable weather conditions.

In a press statement, the Fire Force said the tour included a comprehensive review of the equipment and vehicles equipped for rapid response operations, including advanced hydraulic water suction pumps, as well as electric and mechanical pumps of various sizes and operational capacities.

It noted that the tour also covered an inspection of the readiness of portable boats intended for accessing areas where fire vehicles cannot reach, and their use in rescue and evacuation operations for individuals trapped in their vehicles or homes.

Al-Roumi also reviewed the approved field plans, the mechanisms for deploying teams and equipment, and their readiness to respond immediately to reports and potential incidents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the highest levels of readiness and rapid response to protect lives and property and mitigate damage.

The tour was attended by the Deputy Commander of the Force for Civil Defense, Acting Brigadier General Omar Bursali, and several senior officials of the General Fire Force.