The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has concluded its annual Fire Prevention Week activities, held nationwide from 1 to 7 February, aimed at raising public awareness on fire safety and prevention.
The programme was conducted across the country, including sessions at four schools in the Greater Malé region in Aminiya School, Muhyiddin School, Rehendhi School and S’alaah’udhdheen School as well as at all atoll Area Command Centres.
Throughout the week, MNDF personnel demonstrated practical fire safety techniques, including the correct use of fire blankets to extinguish fires. Participants were also educated on safe fire practices and common causes of fires, particularly those arising from kitchen accidents and electrical faults.
The final session of Fire Prevention Week was held on Saturday evening, from 8.00pm to 10.00pm, at Rehendhi School in Hulhumalé. While the week’s scheduled activities have now ended, the MNDF said additional fire safety and prevention programmes will be conducted later this year.
The MNDF also said participants in the sessions were entered into a lucky draw, with prizes awarded to selected winners.
Fire Prevention Week has been organised annually by the MNDF since 2012, typically ahead of Ramadan, and is held both in the Malé area and across the atolls as part of its ongoing public safety outreach.