Sunday, June 15, 2014
A TOTAL OF 87 Fire and Rescue Department Cadets from different schools yesterday wrapped out their four-day training camp as more skilled, courageous, disciplined and united future young leaders.
Fire and Rescue cadets hurriedly putting on their firefighting uniforms. Picture: BT/Rasidah HAB
The cadets proudly received their certificates at the closing ceremony for the camp at the Berakas Forest Reserve, a proof that they are the new owners of skills which can only be gained through trainings.
The camp which began on June 11 was the third of its kind and featured participation from 77 Fire and Rescue cadets nationwide and seven cadet supervisors from six secondary schools and Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College (KUPU SB).
Organised by Co-Curriculum Department, Ministry of Education and Training Centre, Fire and Rescue Department, the participants comprised students from Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Secondary School, Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School, Rimba Secondary School, Rimba II Secondary School, Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School, Sayyidina Ali Secondary School in Belait and Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College.
Director of Fire and Rescue Department, Yahya Hj Abd Rahman and Acting Assistant Director of Co-Curriculum Department,Ministry of Education Roslin Suhailee attended the closing ceremony as guests of honor.
Director of Fire and Rescue Department, Yahya Hj Abd Rahman (3rd R) and Acting Assistant Director of Co-Curriculum Department,Ministry of Education Roslin Suhailee (4th R) attended the closing ceremony of the Fire and Rescue Cadets at the Berakas Forest Reserve. Picture: BT/Rasidah HAB
The camp united all of the Fire and Rescue cadets from secondary schools and likewise provided them skills on Fire and Rescue.
The cadets also gained experience and discipline through the programme.
The camping programme also provided support to the schools in training these future leaders.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Camp Commandant, Hjh Latifah Hj Sawal said that during the camp, participants were exposed to activities which covered aspects of spirituality, physical activities, community services and charitable works.
The activities such as the flying fox, leadership work and skill competition have encouraged the participants to be more courageous, disciplined, dedicated and better at interacting with one another and be more aware of their surroundings.
Fire and Rescue cadets showing the skills they learn on how to evacuate an injured patient amid heavy smoke during Saturday’s closing ceremony at the Berakas Forest Reserve. Picture: BT/Rasidah HAB
Mohd Khairul Ridwan Hj Mudin, a Fire and Rescue Department cadet from Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School said the camp tested their physical, mental and spiritual strengths.
Mohd Khairul Ridwan participated in all the three camps said that there were different activities organised every year.
During the camp, Mohd Khairul Ridwan said they also did not forget to perform their religious obligations as Muslims.
They were also given the opportunities to take turn reciting azan and iqamat (calls for prayers) and in leading the prayers.
Mohd Khairul Ridwan will be taking his ‘O’ Level examination this year and he hoped the camp will continue to higher educational institutions to continue participating in the future.
The Brunei Times
