S. Okkalapa, 4 September

A ceremony to open a refresher training course for auxiliary firefighters was held at the meeting hall of the Township Fire Services Department on Thumingalar Road in Ward-11 in South Okkalapa Township, Thingankyun District of Yangon Region this morning.

At the event, member-2 of the District Administration Body U Thaung Lwin delivered an opening speech. Next, staff officer of the Township Fire Services Department U Zin Min clarified the purpose of the course and elaborated the four objectives of fire brigade namely fire safety, natural disaster prevention, search and rescue Responsibilities.

This was followed by the presentation of uniform to auxiliary firefighters by chairman of the Township Administration Body U Aung Myat Moe and the Township Police Chief.

The 26-day training course which runs from September 4 to 29 is being attended by 50 trainees. Member-2 of the District Administration Council U Thaung Lwin, Chairman of the Township Administration Body U Aung Myat Moe, the Township Police Chief and the trainees attended the event.—Khin Swe Hnin

Translated by JT