As Eid fast approaches, Punjab government has stepped up its efforts to ensure the availability of emergency services across the provinces. Reviewing the arrangements, Rescue 1122 Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer announced that Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) emergency ambulance, rescue and fire services will be on emergency alert during Eid holidays in all the districts of Punjab.
In a meeting held at the Provincial Monitoring Cell, Naseer was informed that all preparations for Eid have been finalized in all districts of the province in close coordination with district administration.
He was informed that plans for deployment of emergency ambulances, rescue and fire services at important mosques and Eidgahs have been set in place. Rescue mobile posts of emergency paramedics shall also be deployed at important places of mass gatherings.
District emergency officers have also been directed to organize meetings with local mosque committees and ensure that local volunteers are available in case of any emergency.
Meetings with management of hospitals have also been organized for better management of any untoward incident.
The Provincial Monitoring Cell at Rescue 1122 Headquarters will remain operational to ensure effective implementation of District Emergency Plans. District control rooms would also be functional round the clock for provision of effective emergency services to the public and leaves of rescuers have been restricted in this regard.
In Lahore, Rescue 1122 staff will remain on special duties in district control room, emergency rescue stations, whereas 24 ambulances, 13 fire vehicles, four rescue vehicles and a disaster rescue team will be available. Special mobile posts would also be established for providing medical cover at Eid gatherings.
