KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar has issued various orders during a meeting with the fire brigade department held in his office on Monday in Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
These include the inclusion of fire tenders and machinery in the fire brigade fleet, which had been procured with the amount allocated for fire brigade in the Karachi Package. The orders further include distribution of fire brigade’s mechanical and electrical section in three zones and establishment of three workshops for repairing and maintenance of fire tenders and other machinery, besides also appointing a mechanical engineer in this connection.
The mayor said the fire brigade department is a very important and sensitive department as it saves the people’s lives and property, which is why it held significance in his priorities.
He also said that the workshops would be set up in the Landhi, Sohrab Goth and Central Fire Stations which would provide maintenance and repair services to district Malir and Korangi, district Central and East and district West and South respectively.
“Soon new fire tenders will be provided to the fire brigade under Karachi Package. The new fire tenders and snorkel would not only improve the performance of fire brigade but also meet the requirements of the department,” Waseem Akhtar said. He added that the staff will also be provided with electrical and mechanical training.
The mayor also said that physical verification of fire brigade staff was underway and no fire risk allowance will be paid to those who did not observe punctuality in their duty.
The meeting was also attended by the Advisor to Mayor Farhat Khan, Municipal Services Senior Director Masood Alam, Fire Brigade Director Syed Tasneem Ahmed, Technical Director SM Shakaib and others.
