Rural Metro produces expatriate firefighters
Tuesday, July 04, 2023 | 550 Views |
Rural Metro Botswana has been exporting firefighters to the Arab Gulf states
A few days later, student hostels were razed at Nata Senior Secondary School. In Serowe, a fire broke out at council chambers but was contained. On social media, the incidents have stoked questions about the state of alertness to contain such emergencies.
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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