{"id":17296,"date":"2022-07-18T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/?p=17296"},"modified":"2022-07-27T12:32:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T04:32:22","slug":"national-fire-and-rescue-policy-2020-2030-further-enhances-jbpms-roles-and-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/2022\/07\/18\/national-fire-and-rescue-policy-2020-2030-further-enhances-jbpms-roles-and-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"National Fire and Rescue Policy 2020-2030 Further Enhances JBPM\u2019s Roles and Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

– extracted and adapted from RAKAN Sarawak<\/strong><\/em> July-September 2021 –<\/h3>\n\n\n
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RAKAN 3Q2021-40<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

In his 2021 New Year Message, Director General of Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) YAS Dato\u2019 Sri Ts. Mohammad Hamdan bin Haji Wahid highlighted six key focus areas that the department would prioritise to further enhance its roles and capabilities in the security sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of which is the strategic implementation under the National Fire and Rescue Policy 2020-2030 (Dasar Kebombaan dan Penyelamat Negara<\/em> or DKPN 2020-2030) to boost the level of protection and public awareness on fire safety and emergency management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A team of female JBPM officers participating in a road traffic accident (RTA) course at the Fire and Rescue Academy Malaysia Sarawak in Bau in March 2021. \nPhoto from JBPM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The policy outlines four main thrusts \u2013 a safer environment; safety practices and culture; inclusive and strategic cooperation; and strengthening of capacity and capability \u2013 through which JBPM strives to achieve the following goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Reduction of per capita death and property destruction by 10 percent<\/li>
  • Increased systematic management of emergencies and disasters<\/li>
  • A more comprehensive level of security protection<\/li>
  • Efficiency level of fire service in line with risk index<\/li>
  • National emergency management technology in line with the industrial revolution and rapid physical development<\/li>
  • Improved public awareness of safety<\/li>
  • Better community involvement and safety culture<\/li>
  • Greater community resilience<\/li>
  • Increased compliance with safety regulations<\/li>
  • Enhanced level of shared responsibility among the community<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    A scene from the launch of the Mobile Outreach COVID-19 Vaccination programme at Kota Padawan, Kuching in July 2021. \nPhoto from JPBM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of Initiatives by JBPM under DKPN 2020-2030<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thrust 1: A Safer Environment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Create and enable Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in residential areas, and public and private premises<\/li>
    • Enable the community as risk assessors and citizen life-savers<\/li>
    • Provide monitoring mechanisms and emergency first aid equipment at public premises and areas<\/li>
    • Expand dissemination system of risk areas and types as well as emergency signals through public communication media<\/li>
    • Establish accreditation and registration system for manufacturers and contractors of fire safety installation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Thrust 2: Safety Practices and Culture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Develop fire safety learning modules and co-curricular activities in schools and tertiary institutions<\/li>
      • Strengthen water activity safety awareness programmes in schools, tertiary institutions and communities<\/li>
      • Increase the establishment of Volunteer Firefighting Teams to 500 by 2030<\/li>
      • Enhance firefighting programmes with the community (e.g. SURI, 1RAPI, KuKenal, Bomba Komuniti<\/em>, Community Fire Drill)<\/li>
      • Provide community learning and public awareness simulation facilities, including the use of virtual\/augmented reality and interactive applications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        JBPM Sarawak staff distributing food baskets to those affected by the Enhanced Movement Control Order at Kampung Tabuan, Kuching in July 2021. \nPhoto from JBPM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Thrust 3: Inclusive and Strategic Cooperation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Establish collaboration in emergency\/fire prevention and control at high-risk premise\/installation such as the oil and gas industry, high-rise buildings and hazardous chemical factories<\/li>
        • Form strategic partnerships with tertiary institutions in fire engineering education<\/li>
        • Establish cooperation with professional bodies to improve knowledge and understanding related to requirements of security law provisions<\/li>
        • Establish cooperation with management or providers of special group care centres such as persons with disabilities and the elderly<\/li>
        • Establish collaborative programmes with industry players and organisations to intensify the development and production of firefighting products<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Recipients representing private organisations that received fire certification at a JBPM function in Bintulu in April 2021. \nPhoto from JBPM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Thrust 4: Strengthening of Capacity and Capability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Establish and develop Metropolitan Fire Brigades in major cities<\/li>
          • Improve coordination of Inter-agency Emergency Support System among emergency organisations<\/li>
          • Develop human capital skills in fire and firefighting safety for public and private sectors<\/li>
          • Develop Public Data System for profiles of buildings and at-risk areas for the public, emergency agencies and educational institutions<\/li>
          • Provide emergency plans and contingency actions for incidents involving mass casualties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Source: JPBM Sarawak<\/em><\/p>\n

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