PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) observed International Firefighters Day to pay tributes to the services of the firefighters.
In this connection, a function was organized in the Provincial Headquarters of the Rescue 1122 with Secretary Relief, Abdul Basit as chief guest here on Thursday.
In his briefing to the participants of the function, the Director General (DG) of Rescue 1122, Dr Khateer Ahmad said firefighters are the heroes across the world and in this connection, special functions are being organized in all districts of the province.
Highlighting the performance of Rescue 1122, he said the personnel of the organization have put their lives at risk during 265653 fire incidents to save the lives and property of the people.
He said that 5517 fire extinguishing incidents occurred during the last one year in the province, adding that Rescue 1122, all sections are performing outstanding duties.
He said Rescue 1122 is equipped with international standard machinery and equipment for fire-extinguishing and extinguishing fire in narrow streets of the city and had introduced motorcycle-bound fire tenders and volunteer fire tenders for putting off fires in mountains.
Addressing the function, Secretary Relief Abdul Basit said that though the firefighters of Rescue 1122 get injured or become unconscious in various incidents, their high morale has further strengthened their profession.