Hats off to Bomba’s K9 Unit
‘Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart.’ – American novelist, Erica Jong USUALLY, I am not sentimental and do not cry easily. But last Thursday, tears came to my eyes unexpectedly when I […]
81-year old still missing on day 5
SIBU: Both the K9 and drone units have been roped in to assist in the search of Kuta Jenang at Kem Belia Kemuyang area. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) from Sibu Jaya station together with government agencies and villagers continued on the fifth day of search and rescue operation for the 81-year-old man. They […]
A day in the life of K9 handlers
THE day starts as early as 9.30 am for Wilf, Daisy, Bella, Bailey, Sue and Clif. The first order of business for them is to relieve themselves at their designated areas before embarking on a busy day of training. They will then be on standby to assist in any operations that require their services. Depending […]
Female farm worker, 75, found safe
BETONG: A septuagenarian who was reported missing in a forest near Sungai Pengerit in Layar, here was found safe but in a weak state today. Betong fire chief Vincent Baling said in a statement the female victim, Singar Dunggou, 75, who was conscious but in a weak state, was found around 3.15pm. “The fire and […]
Very crucial to expand State Bomba’s K9 unit
LAST OF A THREE-PARTSERIES Director of the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Datuk Khirudin Drahman has called for the expansion of the department’s canine (K9) unit. “The expansion of our K9 unit is very crucial. We hope to have the government’s support as well as funding for this,”he told New Sarawak Tribune. He pointed […]
State Bomba K9 Unit: Bonding between dog and handler
Second of a three-part series Despite the advancement of technology that has contributed to the evolution of equipment in firefighting, canine (K9) dogs continue to have significant roles in assisting the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in their search and rescue (SAR) efforts as well as fire investigations. While it is common for one to […]
2021 a busy year for K9 unit in Sarawak
First of a three-part series The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Malaysia established its canine (K9) unit in 2002 as part of the efforts to increase its capabilities in search and rescue (SAR) as well as to assist its fire forensic team. Throughout the years, the K9 unit has contributed to various successes in SAR […]
