المملكة: "Interior" It celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of Civil Defense on Tuesday
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, will celebrate next Tuesday; On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Civil Defense(1346 AH-1447 AH), coinciding with the Kingdom’s hosting of the World Championship for Fire and Rescue Sports.
This celebration comes on the centenary of the founding of Saudi Civil Defense; Emphasis on The role of the sector and its humanitarian and societal tasks, since the establishment of the first fire brigade in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the year 1346 AH, and reaching the unprecedented qualitative achievements achieved; With the support and interest of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them -, and the continuous follow-up of His Highness the Minister of the Interior.
Historic milestones and sustainable efforts to protect lives
The civil defense sector in the Kingdom witnessed historical, organizational and operational transformations over the past century, and completed its centenary journey with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, as its strategic vision revealed a number of goals and initiatives that Contributed to the advancement of At the level of services; In accordance with international best practices and the highest quality standards of institutional excellence.
Civil defense efforts have contributed to preserving the safety of lives and protecting property in times of peace, disasters and wars, and responding to environmental and industrial emergencies, in addition to contributing to achieving comprehensive national development, in addition to spreading a culture of awareness in society, and applying safety and prevention standards to ensure safe living. And sustainable, and strengthening community partnerships to preserve gains, as well as anticipating risks and challenges, and raising the level of readiness to deal with them, through qualified personnel with high efficiency and professionalism, advanced equipment, and innovative technologies.
Continuous services around the clock
The centenary of the establishment of civil defense comes; It is a witness to the sector’s distinguished efforts in serving the guests of God around the clock, implementing emergency plans during the Hajj, Umrah, and visitation seasons, and supporting the efforts of volunteers in providing humanitarian services in the community, in addition to its efforts in organizing local and international events and conferences, participating in international days, and enhancing the Kingdom’s position through membership in international civil protection organizations, signing a number of international cooperation memorandums, and participating through the Saudi Search and Rescue Team. To help the afflicted in a number of countries.
The Saudi Civil Defense harnesses modern technologies to serve people, protect them from risks and accidents, and raise the operational efficiency of fire and rescue operations, through the use of artificial intelligence techniques in data analysis, early warning systems, digital models that simulate reality, and risk prediction. Digital applications also represent a qualitative shift in The performance of the General Directorate of Civil Defense, which contributes to improving the level of public safety and reducing risks before they occur, in addition to using… "Drone" Advanced equipped with an aerial detection system for radioactive and chemical leaks, and"Matrix plane" Reconnaissance to monitor and explore fires, and "Robot" Firefighting is used in firefighting operations that are difficult to reach in high-risk locations.
Investment in human capital has been at the top of the sector’s concerns since the establishment of the first fire and rescue school in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in 1375 AH, and the great efforts achieved in developing and training civil defense personnel; To raise the efficiency and readiness of its employees, and develop their expertise in dealing with disasters and emerging challenges, in addition to establishing a women’s training center; To empower women and enhance their participation in the civil defense sector, as well as highlighting the sacrifices of its loyal heroes, who gave their lives in order to perform their religious and national duty, and recorded their names in the field of honor, sacrifice and giving.
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