Authorities review safety measures at husseiniyas
KUWAIT: National Guard Undersecretary Lt Gen Hashem Al-Rifai and Director General of the General Fire Force Lt Gen Talal Al-Roumi conducted a joint inspection tour to review fire safety measures and security readiness at husseiniyas and mourning gatherings held during the month of Muharram.
During the visit, the officials inspected fire force teams assigned to safeguard these venues, checking on their preparedness, adherence to safety protocols and fire prevention measures. Al-Roumi praised the significant efforts of firefighters and their cooperation with security and volunteer agencies, stressing the importance of coordination among all relevant authorities to ensure a safe and secure environment.
The tour included participation from senior leadership of the Kuwait Fire Force as well as officials from the ministry of interior and Kuwait National Guard. Discussions emphasized the need for joint coordination and field readiness to maintain the highest levels of safety for attendees of the mourning gatherings.
Lt Gen Al-Rifai also inspected the 'Salem' task force of the National Guard, which is responsible for securing the outer perimeter of mourning venues during Muharram in cooperation with the ministry of interior. According to a statement from the National Guard, Al-Rifai conveyed greetings and appreciation from the Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah and Deputy Chief Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah, recognizing the unit's vital role in supporting their counterparts in the interior ministry.
He praised the collaboration between National Guard personnel, the ministry of interior and Kuwait Fire Force, noting that such efforts reflect a unified and integrated approach to maintaining public safety. During the tour, Al-Rifai received a briefing on the unit's operations and procedures for securing 19 schools across the Capital and Hawally governorates, assessing their preparedness and compliance with directives. — KUNA
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