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Students get to grips with firefighter life

KUCHING: A group of 32 students aged seven to 18 spent the day learning about life as a firefighter with the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said one of the objectives of ‘My Career as a Firefighter’ programme was to expose and educate students on the roles and […]

We were only supporting agency in search: Khirudin

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Services Department only played the role of a supporting agency in the search and rescue (SAR) operations for the 10 individuals who went missing after a fishing boat capsized last Saturday (Oct 2). Director Khirudin Drahman also revealed that his department’s marine logistics were limited and only suitable in coastal […]

Creating champions in emergencies

Part one of a three-part series Bomba’s noble goal   MANY believe that champions are made, not born. While people have equal chances of becoming one, they have to be willing to persevere literally through blood, sweat and tears to reach the top of their fields. So, the question is how does one become a […]

Bomba chief not resting his laurels

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & CLEMENT ERIK WONG A sting of achievements October 1st marks the third anniversary of Khirudin Drahman’s tenure as Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director. Armed with an infectious smile and top leadership skills, the Kuching native stepped into the role with one thing on his mind — to implement […]

Milestone in history of State Bomba

Last of a three-part series The establishment of the Sarawak Regional Air Base Bomba Malaysia in Miri in July 2013 represented a milestone in the history of the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). “It was set up to provide air support for operations in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan,” explained State Bomba director Khirudin Drahman. […]

Technician earns Bomba award for bravery

KUCHING: A 41-year-old technician has earned a Bomba award for bravery and quick-thinking after putting out a fire at Taman Matang Ria, Matang near here. “His swift action not only saved the house (that caught fire) but other homes in the neighbourhood as well,” praised Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. Khirudin […]

Community’s support critical

KUCHING: The community’s cooperation is critical in combating and eradicating forest fires and open burning, said Fire and Rescue Department Sarawak director Khirudin Drahman. He said while it was the department’s role to respond to incidents of fire, members of the public must cooperate in order to keep cases of forest fires and open burning […]

Obstructing firemen can land you in jail

LAWAS: Any person who intentionally obstructs, assaults or interferes with a firefighter in the course of his duties can be fined up to RM50,000 or jailed up to five years, or both upon conviction by a court of law. This is provided for under Section 51 of the Fire Services Act 1988. The section stipulates […]

Sarawak Bomba uses drones to monitor forest fire

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) will use drones provided by the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB) to monitor areas at risk of forest fire. Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin Drahman said the drones, equipped with a siren, would complement the department’s preparations in […]