Awareness initiative on the risks of vehicle fires launched in Al Ain

Under the slogan “You have it always…but need it one day”

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, July 7th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

An awareness-raising initiative on the risks of vehicle fires has been launched this morning in Al Ain under the slogan: “You have it always …but need it one day.” The initiative is organized by the Civil Defense Department in Al Ain in cooperation with the Vehicle Authorization Section in Al Ain, at the main center for car inspections, ADNOC. The initiative aims to raise drivers’ awareness on the risks of vehicle fires and how they can be prevented.

The launch was attended by Lt. Colonel Rashid Mohammad Hamar Ain Al Darmaki, Director of the Civil Defense Department in Al Ain; Lt. Colonel Mohammad Saeed Al Neyadi, General Supervisor of the initiative performance; and Major Ali Saif Al Darei, Director of Technical Test and External Services Branch in Al Ain.

Lt. Colonel Al Darmaki said that the initiative is part of the strategy of the Ministry of Interior and the Civil Defense GHQ that aims to spread awareness and establish the principles of prevention and safety, as well as introduce people to the risks of vehicle fires, their causes, and ways to prevent them. He noted that booklets and brochures on how to use a manual extinguisher were distributed in addition to fire extinguishers. He stressed the importance of conducting regular vehicle maintenance to check the electrical wiring to fans and the engine and other components, as well as the full readiness to answer any inquiry from clients.

Lt. Colonel Mohammad Al Neyadi reiterated the importance of having fire extinguishers in vehicles and the significant role they play in preventing fires. He pointed out that the Civil Defense Department takes the necessary steps to ensure the prevention of accidents, and also establishes partnerships and connections with concerned entities.

Major Ali Saif Al Darei, Director of the Technical Test and External Services in Al Ain, expressed his thanks to the Civil Defense Department for launching this awareness initiative and called upon the general public to take the necessary precautions for prevention and public safety in public as well as private facilities. He added that the initiative was well received and attracted the interest of community members.

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Photo 1: Lt. Colonel Al Darmaki during the launch of the initiative

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