A citizen child reports a vehicle fire accident…and the Civil Defense honors him

The Director General of the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority, Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, honored the child Saud Ahmed Al Jarwan (10 years old), in appreciation of his conscious behavior and social responsibility, after he called the Civil Defense number (997) to report a fire that had broken out in one of the vehicles. This honor comes within the framework of the authority’s keenness to promote a culture of safety, encourage positive behaviors that contribute to protecting lives and property, in addition to supporting individual initiatives that contribute to raising the level of community preparedness, reflecting the importance of The role of community members, of all ages, in supporting the emergency and rapid response system.

The details of the incident are due to the operations room of the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority receiving a report from the child Saud, in which he reported that there was a fire in a vehicle. He showed remarkable calm during the call, and a clear ability to convey basic information accurately. The child was distinguished by his good behavior and guiding the operations officer to the correct location of the accident without hesitation or confusion. This behavior contributed to accelerating the arrival of the specialized teams to the location of the report, and also enabled the fire brigades to carry out their tasks quickly and take the necessary measures in a timely manner to control the accident.

Brigadier General Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi praised the child’s awareness and responsible behavior, stressing that the speed of reporting and the accuracy of the information provided constitute an essential element in the success of emergency response operations, and pointed out that community cooperation is an important pillar of the public safety system. His Excellency also pointed out that this position reflects the impact of the continuous awareness carried out by the Authority, and the event embodies an honorable model of what children can provide when they possess awareness and knowledge of the foundations of safety.

This honor reflects an awareness message that confirms that safety awareness is not linked to a specific age, but rather begins with knowledge and good behavior in critical moments. The Sharjah Civil Defense Authority continues its efforts to enhance community awareness of the importance of prompt and correct reporting of accidents. The Authority is also keen to establish a culture of shared responsibility among all members of society. This approach comes within a comprehensive vision to build a safer society and more prepared to deal with various emergency situations.