At last — voluntary Bomba units in town, villages, longhouses

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SIBU: At long last, the foundation has been laid to set up voluntary Bomba units for quick response to fire outbreaks before the fire brigade arrives.

The Secretariat of Nangka Community under the chairmanship of Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee held a meeting yesterday to form a pro tem committee to pave the way for setting up of voluntary Bomba units.

Dr Annuar said that the committee would apply to the Registrar of Society (ROS) for the forming of the Persatuan Pasukan Bomba Sukarela (Voluntary Bomba Association) in Sibu.

He added that upon approval those wanting to set up voluntary Bomba unit in towns, villages and longhouses could do so under its umbrella, he told reporters after the briefing with the Fire & Rescue Service Department on the formation of voluntary Bomba units.

According to him, the proposed setting up of the unit in various locations were for quick response in any out break of fire.

During the meeting it was established that eight Kampung Security and Development committee (JKKK) of Nangka area would form their voluntary Bomba units, three in Kampung Bahagia Teku, two in Kampung Sentosa and 26 units from longhouses.

He added that each unit would have 10 members to be coached and trained on the proper management on use of fire-fighting equipment and procedures by Bomba.

However, for lesser populated longhouses, a five -member voluntary Bomba unit is acceptable, he said.

Meanwhile, pro tem chairman of the Voluntary Bomba Association Cr. Dr Isaali Wasli said that Bomba of Sg Merah Zone would train them and when the units were active they would be supplied with equipment needed.

Also present at the meeting was a representative of Bomba of Sg Merah, Mashidi Taha.