BENGKULU - The Bengkulu City Government (Pemkot) has alerted the Fire Service (Damkar) personnel for 24 hours to anticipate disasters and various emergency conditions in the community.
Head of the Bengkulu City Damkar Office, Yuliansyah, said this step was a form of commitment from the local government so that officers were always ready to provide services to the community.
"We ensure that all Damkar personnel in Bengkulu City are always in a state of readiness to help the community. Our task is no longer limited to extinguishing fires, but includes all aspects of rescue for humanity and the safety of citizens," said Yuliansyah in Bengkulu, Antara, Monday, July 13.
He explained that Damkar's task is now not only focused on fire handling, but also includes various rescue actions and handling environmental disturbances.
According to him, the challenges faced by officers in the field are increasingly diverse, ranging from natural disasters to handling wild animals that enter residential areas.
In addition, the Bengkulu City Fire Service also handles various community reports, such as threats of residential and land fires, evacuation during floods, handling wild animals, to the destruction of nests of dangerous insects.
"Starting from the problem of fire, handling snakes that enter the homes of residents, helping evacuate during the flood disaster, to destroying the hornet's nest in the house that threatens the safety of the family, we are ready to handle everything," he said.
Yuliansyah appealed to the public who need assistance in emergency situations to contact the Bengkulu City Government emergency services through the 112 number which can be accessed for free.
In addition, the public can also contact the Damkar Service through the number (0736) 5523003 or WhatsApp at 081273293302.
He also reminded the public to ensure that the electricity and stove installations at home are in a safe condition, especially when the house is left empty, in order to minimize the risk of fire.
Yuliansyah emphasized that all emergency handling services, including non-fire incidents, were provided quickly, professionally, and without charge.
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