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The Star
26-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Community fire brigades boost safety ahead of Gawai
A TOTAL of 234 community fire brigades have been formed across Sarawak since 2021 to boost fire preparedness, especially in longhouses and remote areas. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Jamri Masran said the initiative has so far involved 2,981 volunteers, including 1,419 members from 98 teams based in longhouses, which are considered high-risk due to their wooden construction and rural locations. 'The community's involvement is very encouraging and proves that awareness of safety is increasing, especially among rural communities,' Jamri told Bernama. He was speaking at the closing of the Gawai Dayak 2025 Festival Season Safety Campaign at the Pitre Abit Tayup Longhouse in Skim Bintangor. He said the establishment of the community fire brigades not only increased the community's ability to deal with fires early but also strengthened cooperation between JBPM and local communities. The role of community brigades, he said, became especially important during the Gawai Dayak festive season, which usually saw an increase in the risk of fires breaking out due to excessive use of electricity, open stoves, and uncontrolled burning. 'Longhouses are the cultural heritage of the Dayak community and a symbol of unity, but the flammable wooden structure makes them very vulnerable to fire hazards. 'With trained community fire brigades, response can be quicker and more efficient in emergency situations,' he said. Jamri said the Gawai safety campaign aimed to raise awareness of fire hazards and foster a culture of prevention. Activities held during the campaign included fire safety talks, emergency response training, and firefighting demonstrations. 'The knowledge and skills shared through this campaign serve as a valuable guide not only during the festive period, but in everyday life,' said Jamri.
Borneo Post
25-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Over 230 community firefighting teams formed in Sarawak since 2021
Jamri and his delegation were welcomed by residents upon arriving at the event. SARIKEI (May 26): A total of 234 Community Firefighting Teams (Pasukan Bomba Komuniti, PBK) have been established across Sarawak between 2021 and April 2025, involving 2,981 members, said Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Jamri Masran. He said the figures reflect encouraging public participation in community-based firefighting efforts. 'In retrospect, departmental records from 2021 to April 2025 show that 98 PBKs were set up specifically in longhouses throughout Sarawak, involving 1,419 members,' Jamri noted. He emphasised that these community firefighting teams bring significant benefits, particularly in terms of safety for residents in longhouse communities. Jamri said this during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Gawai Dayak Festive Season Safety campaign yesterday at Rumah Panjang Patre Ambit, Skim B, Bintangor. According to Jamri, the campaign aimed to raise fire safety awareness among the public, especially longhouse residents, during festive seasons. 'In moments of celebration, we must not overlook safety aspects, particularly the risk of fires caused by unsafe electrical usage, open stoves, or uncontrolled open burning. 'This campaign is a noble effort to strengthen ties between local communities and Bomba, while encouraging collective responsibility for neighborhood safety,' he said. He stressed that the department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all communities, including those in rural areas. Also present at the ceremony were Sarikei Division Resident Datu Michael Ronnie Langgong and Meradong District officer Thomas Geoffrey Kandawang. bomba community firefighting Jamri Masran lead
Barnama
24-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Over 200 Community Fire Brigades In Sarawak
GENERAL SIBU, May 25 (Bernama) – A total of 234 Community Fire Brigafes have been established throughout Sarawak since 2021 to strengthen the preparedness of the people in facing fires. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Jamri Masran said this initiative involved a total of 2,981 members, including 1,419 members from 98 teams based in longhouses, a key factor on the risk of fires breaking out in remote locations. 'The community's involvement is very encouraging and proves that awareness of safety is increasing, especially among rural communities,' he said when closing the Gawai Dayak 2025 Festival Season Safety Campaign at the Pitre Abit Tayup Longhouse in Skim Bintangor near here today. He said the establishment of these community fire brigades would not only increase the community's ability to deal with fires early but also strengthen cooperation between JBPM and the local communitites. According to him, the role of Community Fire Brigades has become increasingly important ahead of the Gawai Dayak festival season, which usually sees an increase in the risk of fires breaking out due to excessive use of electricity, open stoves and uncontrolled burning. 'Longhouses are the cultural heritage of the Dayak community and a symbol of unity but the flammable wooden structure makes them very vulnerable to the fire hazard. Therefore, with the presence of a trained community fire brigade, we can act more quickly and efficiently in emergency situations,' he said. Jamri said the Gawai safety campaign aims to increase community awareness of fire safety aspects and promote a culture of prevention among longhouse residents. Among the activities carried out are firefighting demonstrations, awareness talks and training to deal with emergency situations. 'The knowledge and fire-fighting skills acquired through this programme make for a useful guide for all longhouse residents, not only during the festive season but in everyday life (routines),' he added.
