It’s no secret that the civil defence in the UAE works rather overtime to ensure that people in the emirate are safe. And recently, the Dubai Civil Defence took the charge ahead against the fire-related challenges on a global scale. Yes, they launched a 1 Billion Readiness initiative that aims to tackle such fire-related challenges by helping train and raise awareness amongst one billion people from around the world. Here is more about this initiative.
Dubai Civil Defence Launches 1 Billion Readiness
The Dubai Civil Defence in the UAE has taken charge of fighting fire-related challenges on a global scale. They have done so by starting an initiative called the 1 Billion Readiness, which aims to train and raise awareness amongst one billion people. This will be done till 2027 and the emphasis will be on prevention, safety, and preparation. As revealed in a report by the Gulf News, the ambition is to extend far beyond the borders.
Yes, Dubai is planning to set new branch marks for safety and preparedness by reaching people globally. As it happens, 34 countries and 18 major firefighting organisations will be engaged to ensure there’s a diverse approach towards building a culture of safety across borders.
More About This Initiative
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In case you’re wondering, the 1 Billion Readiness is rooted in the philosophy of sight and preparedness by the UAE. So the initiative stems from Dubai’s recognition of the fact that urbanisation climate change and the technological environment have amplified safety challenges worldwide. When these risks are addressed proactively, a framework for prioritising human life and well-being is created.
Finally, by making the training available worldwide, the aim is to foster a global culture of responsibility and safety. After all, preventing fire begins with the knowledge of how to do so. Isn’t this a noble initiative by an organisation? Let us know what you think about this programme in the common section below.
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