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Rural Metro produces expatriate firefighters

Rural Metro Botswana has been exporting firefighters to the Arab Gulf states
Rural Metro Botswana has been exporting firefighters to the Arab Gulf states

In the space of a week, three fire incidents were reported in the country. In the town of Jwaneng, 49 parked vehicles were incinerated during the popular Toyota 1000km Desert Race.

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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