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Vuyisile Mlilo, Farming Reporter
IN the wake of recent devastating fires that have plagued businesses in Bulawayo, Fire Prevention Zimbabwe is stepping up its efforts to assist the public, institutions, and organisations in reducing the incidents of fire through fire prevention training.
The organisation, led by its director, Mr Reggies Sibanda, has been actively involved in fire prevention initiatives in the country. With his extensive training from both local and international learning institutions, Mr Sibanda is well-equipped to tackle the challenges posed by fires.
“Fire Prevention Zimbabwe is a fire prevention organisation whose core focus or mandate is to assist the public, institutions, and organizations in all sectors of the industry to reduce incidents of fire through fire prevention training,” said Mr Sibanda.
Recognising the importance of continuous learning, Mr Sibanda is also a member of various fire prevention professional bodies, both locally and internationally. This allows him to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and practices in mitigating fire risks.
Fires in August left several businesses in Bulawayo devastated. These incidents have highlighted the urgent need for proactive measures in fire prevention to safeguard the lives and properties of the community, Mr Sibanda said.
“We have developed some fire safety policies that have assisted in a very big way for the fuel industry to reduce incidents of fire. We have helped many organisations to set up a very competent disaster management team that has also helped to reduce internal incidents of Fire within their organisations.”
Speaking about the recent fires in Bulawayo, Mr Sibanda expressed concern and emphasised the importance of fire prevention education and preparedness in the community.
“We need to create a culture of fire prevention and safety awareness in Bulawayo. These fires have had a devastating impact on businesses and our goal is to ensure that every individual, institution, and organisation is well-prepared to prevent and handle fire emergencies,” he stated.
A flea in the Bulawayo city centre was razed to the ground last week after an electric appliance was left on and unattended at night. A small scale furniture manufacturing centre was also recently destroyed by fire in Mpopoma in the city, with material worth over US$400 000 destroyed.
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