Rural Metro produces expatriate firefighters
Tuesday, July 04, 2023 | 550 Views |
Rural Metro Botswana has been exporting firefighters to the Arab Gulf states
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Concerned citizens are asking whether adequate measures are in place to respond promptly to major fire outbreaks. However, against this grim background, a local fire and emergency services management outfit, Rural Metro Botswana has been exporting fire-fighters to the Arab Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, and Kuwait.
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