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MORE students in Lae are gaining new skills
and knowledge on how to control fire using different methods and
instrument used to combating fire.
Students ranging from elementary up to tertiary institutions in the city
attended the fire awareness week hosted by PNG Fire Service (PNGFS).
Since the launching last Monday, the awareness drive has gained
momentum.
Yesterday, students from Lae Technical Collage were briefed on the
different types of fire and how to use a fire extinguisher effectively.
While conducting the awareness, Lae Fire Service (LFS) commander Supt
Bal Kena said Lae city was prone to fire because of its rapid
urbanisation and infrastructure development.
Supt Kena attributed the fire risk to civil disturbance, over-crowding
and increasing squatter settlements.
On the theme, “Enhancing service delivery in partnership with the
community through fire prevention, fire safety and you”, Supt Kena said
inadequate resources were an obstacle to keeping fire safety.
“I want to commend my staff for their dedication and hard work even when
LFS was down with resources. We should know that advanced technology
does not guarantee you safety to the fire environment. So the community
and us must work to help each other,” Supt he said.
He added that the people were ignorant in taking extra precaution
against fire and more awareness was needed to educate the people to be
aware of the risks within their environment.
Supt Kena also said that it was time the business community and the
government take the lead in assisting the PNGFS to educate the people on
fire hazards and how to curb them.
 
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