Fire Department and Equit Launch 'Safe Return' Campaign

The General Fire Force, in collaboration with Equate Petrochemical Company and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, launched its annual awareness campaign, “Safe Return,” today (Monday), coinciding with the start of the new academic year, under the slogan “With Knowledge and Awareness… We Build Kuwait’s Future.” The campaign is part of joint awareness efforts aimed at strengthening a culture of safety and prevention among students, raising awareness of potential risks and preventive measures, and contributing to providing a safe educational environment throughout the academic year. It focuses on direct communication with students across all educational stages, congratulating them on their return to school, encouraging diligence, perseverance, and academic achievement, and educating them on the fundamentals and procedures for fire and accident prevention, as well as proper handling of emergency situations.

The Director of Public Relations and Media at the General Fire Force, Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, stated that the campaign is part of efforts to support the concept of prevention and enhance community responsibility, aligning with the beginning of the new academic year and contributing to providing a safer and more secure educational environment for students and teaching staff. Brigadier General Al-Gharib emphasized that raising preventive awareness among students is a key pillar in reducing accidents and enhancing safety, and highlighted the importance of partnership and cooperation among government entities, educational institutions, the private sector, and families in instilling preventive behaviors among the younger generation.