Tuesday, April 19, 2011

BOMBA and You ~ Part 1

On Saturday 16 April 2011, PPCR invited Encik Yusof of Bomba Jalan Pudu to visit our apartment complex for the purpose of general information and creating public awareness of fire hazards and safety.  This is line with the Fire and Rescue Department's ongoing mission to:

1.0 Fire and Rescue Department is always trying and hope that all citizens know about prevention and fire safety, especially at home with a campaign of fire-safety awareness campaign. 


2.0 Local communities can apply for fire and rescue department Malaysia to hold talks about methods of prevention and fire safety at home by union representatives of residents or residents with a way to apply to the fire station nearest to the settlement. Lectures are delivered are not charged.


If you had attended Saturday's meeting, you would have seen in person the difficulty of the Bomba vehicle faced entering our apartment complex.  


Mandatory six (6) metres passageway is required for the Bomba fire truck and Mr Yusof said our roads are blocked with residents motor vehicles parking haphazardly.


Do you know that  PPCR or any other council boards of apartment complexes will be fined if motor vehicles are allowed to park next to fire hydrants and on roads leading to the hydrants?  


Do you know that the Bomba personnel, if they are unable to access the fire hydrants, they are allowed to break into your vehicles obstructing the fire hydrants to allow removal of the said vehicles without compensation to the said owners?


Do you know that if PPCR or any other Council boards of apartment complexes do not ensure that proper fire and safety requirements are complied with, they are liable to be fined and not issued with Fire Certificate which is mandatory?


Kindly ensure that you act responsibly to ensure the safety of you and your family and the rest of the apartment residents.  Our PPCR will have an easier job in keeping our apartment complex safe for all.


999 is a HOTLINE for the whole of Malaysia. 
 SMS: 03-88880964 
Toll free: 1800 888 994

Visit http://www.bomba.gov.my/  for more details


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