New Partnership Aims To Boost Bahrain's Fire Prevention And Safety Strategies

The US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has signed an MoU with Bahrain's General Directorate of Civil Defence to bolster fire safety and prevention measures in Bahrain.

During the NFPA Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, representatives from both organisations attended the MoU signing ceremony. The collaboration will leverage NFPA's expertise in fire, electrical, and life safety, alongside Bahrain Civil Defence's local knowledge in firefighting and civil defence.

The partnership will prioritise organising awareness forums to spread crucial information for reducing fire hazards. Both parties will also collaborate on relevant laws and standards, promoting education and sharing best practices to enhance public safety in Bahrain.

"Building on the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem framework, we are charting a roadmap for developing comprehensive training and certification programs, advancing fire research, and enhancing public education across the Kingdom," said NFPA President & CEO Jim Pauley.

"We are very pleased to be working with Bahrain on this initiative, which aims to advance fire safety and mitigate risks through increased fire risk awareness and reduction strategies," said Pauley.

Eng. Dana Kamal, Director of International Business Development MENA at NFPA, highlighted the significance of the partnership.

"It's an honour to collaborate with Bahrain Civil Defence on our shared mission to advance fire and life safety across the Kingdom. By leveraging the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, we aim to empower communities and ensure that Bahrain Civil Defence personnel are equipped with the highest standards of safety knowledge and skills to help fulfil their commitment to public safety and create a safer environment for all. Together, we will make significant strides in fire safety education, training, and awareness programs, enabling us to work more closely to address emerging fire safety challenges and enhance the effectiveness of our initiatives."

Brigadier Pilot Ali Mohamed AlKubaisi, General Director of Civil Defence of Bahrain Civil Defence, commented on the strategic importance of this initiative. "This initiative is a strategic milestone for the General Directorate of Civil Defence in the Kingdom of Bahrain to implement Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030 by raising the level of safety and fire prevention. The signing of this memorandum of understanding allows us to be part of the NFPA Ecosystem, learning, developing, and benefiting from international community experiences in order to participate in strengthening this framework.

"The General Directorate of Civil Defence also wants to benefit from best practices in this field to qualify its employees to rise to the international level and provide them with the opportunity to exchange experiences, data, and information for the benefit of all stakeholders, leaving a positive impact on everyone in this field. We would like to express our honour to be part of the NFPA family and look forward to working together as a team."

With operations spanning over 70 countries supported by more than 5,000 volunteers and engaging over 43,000 global members, non-profit organization NFPA is committed to promoting safety worldwide. This partnership underscores NFPA's mission to enhance safety for people and property globally.