LAHORE: A total of 409 cadets from Punjab and Sindh completed their basic training at the Emergency Services Academy in Lahore.
In this connection, a passing-out ceremony was held here on Saturday, which was attended by prominent officials, including Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, Punjab Emergency Services Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, and Secretary of Emergency Services Dr Rizwan Naseer. Guests at the ceremony included the Registrar of the Academy, senior directors, officers, the newly trained rescuers, and their families.
During the event, the Secretary administered the oath to the newly trained rescuers. He congratulated them, stating that upon completing their training; the rescuers would provide a sense of safety to the public during emergencies in their respective areas and continue to serve humanity by saving lives.
The Speaker praised the performance of Rescue 1122, describing it as a proud institution in Pakistan due to its dedication to public service, professional skills, and timely responses. He congratulated the cadets from both Punjab and Sindh, especially the female rescuers, noting that they had joined an organisation that earns prayers through service to humanity. He expressed his hope that the newly inducted rescuers would uphold the high standards of emergency services and provide quality service across their assigned regions.
Highlighting significant achievements, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan recounted an incident on January 24 involving a fire in a 21-story building in Lahore, where more than 280 individuals were rescued thanks to the prompt and professional response of Rescue 1122.
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