Emarat partners Dubai Civil Defense in 'Voluntary First Aid Responder Scheme'

The project called "Voluntary First Aid Responder Scheme" aims to deploy a number of first aid volunteers around Dubai to respond individually or in groups to casualties, accidents or emergencies.

The scheme began on 15th April and will continue through the year. Next year, it will be extended to the other emirates. This initiative will play a major role in raising health awareness amongst the community.

"We are proud to be supporting Dubai Civil Defense in this programme that seeks to contribute to the well being of the community," said Rashid Al Shamsi, General Manager, Emarat at the announcement. "In its constant drive to improve safety and protect the health of residents, the Voluntary First Aid Responder Scheme is yet another unique and highly beneficial programme from Dubai Civil Defense."

The Voluntary First Aid Responder Scheme will train volunteers in various first aid categories to ensure a prompt and efficient response to emergencies across Dubai. The scheme hopes to attract over 300 volunteers in Dubai by the end of the year from several sectors including banks, educational institutions, as well government and private establishments. In fact, Dubai Civil Defense will be training 10 staff members from Emarat as part of the scheme.

As part of its corporate policy, health and safety is a major priority at Emarat and examines every aspect of its operations to ensure that top safety and environment health levels are maintained at any given time.

On the community front, Emarat has continually lent its support to programmes that seek to enhance the lifestyle of UAE residents on the environment, health and other social causes including promoting a "Road Safety" campaign , "Say No to Drugs" campaign aimed at educating people about the dangers of using drugs and environmental campaigns. The Corporation also banned the sale of cigarettes to under 18ers at its supermarkets and turned its headquarters into a "No Smoking Zone". More recently, Emarat also supported the "Keep an eye on your kids" campaign that aims to promote and educate adults in the care and safety of their children whether at home, school or on the roads.

"We have a long standing partnership with Civil Defense and are keen to support future events. In 1996, Emarat supplied equipment worth Dhs.1.2 million to the Civil Defense Training Centre in Al Awir. In addition, we have participated and supported a number of such programmes including 'International Day of Civil Defense' and 'Safety Bridge Programme' in Abu Dhabi," said Al Shamsi. "We now look forward to partnering Dubai Civil Defense in the "Voluntary First Aid Responder Scheme" that will prove a boon to the community and greatly contribute to further enhancing its health and safety."