Liberia News: Dubai Civil Defense Launches 1Bn Readiness Initiative

…LNFS To Benefit

Under the patronage of H.H.  Sheik Hamdan Bin Mahammed Bin Rashid Ál Maktoum, Crown Prince Of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Defense of the UAE and Dubai Civil Defense has launched ‘1 billion readiness’ initiative.

The largest initiative of its kind in safety and fire hazard prevention, the groundbreaking global programme aims to train and raise awareness among 1 billion people worldwide on prevention techniques between 2025 and 2027.

Under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, the Dubai Civil Defense has launched the ‘1 billion readiness’ initiative.

Led by the UAE, this pioneering effort features an international collaboration involving 34 countries and 18 major firefighting organizations. It highlights the UAE’s leading role in enhancing safety and security systems on a global scale.

A key component of the initiative, the Hope Convoys project will provide critical support to developing countries by supplying essential equipment and establishing fire stations to enhance preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The project also seeks to enhance international relationships in the field of safety.

Lieutenant General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi stated: “This initiative will raise global awareness about fire prevention and the importance of safety procedures through comprehensive awareness campaigns. These efforts will be supported by specialized digital platforms available in multiple languages worldwide. Additionally, the programme will provide participants with certified electronic certificates upon course completion, issued by the Global Wildfire Monitoring Center and the Dubai Civil Defense Readiness Program.”

Al Matrooshi further said that, on a local level, the initiative will conduct extensive awareness campaigns targeting all segments of society, including individuals, government institutions, the private sector, and schools, to reach the widest audience possible.

The Liberia National Fire Service was represented at the launch of the one billion Readiness Initiative by its Director G. Warsuwah Barvoul.

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