Strict adherence to international safety standards at DSF locations, says Head of Fire and Safety Section in Dubai Civil Defence

Equipment used by the Department strictly adheres to international standard. The Department has been readying itself since several months for the event's requirements. Safety of the people at the various DSF locations is of prime importance.

Major Ibrahim Obaid Al Sayegh, Head of the Safety and Security Committee of DSF said, "The Civil Defence Department has prepared brochures in both English and Arabic that has instructions for contractors and event managers to spread the awareness amongst them on how to maintain safety standards, such as those for the materials used in the construction etc."

The Safety Committee has worked very closely with the Supreme Committee in order to make provisions for safety arrangements in pavilions, kiosks, tents, restaurants and all other DSF locations around the city. An emergency plan has been drawn up and all necessary facilities are in place, at the Global Village and at other venues.

Inspectors will commence their checks on equipment and conditions at all the venues. Four main check-points have been set up by the Civil Defence, at Global Village, Heritage and Diving Village, Al Muraqabbat Street and Desert Camp, in addition to the permanent points across the city.

During Ladies Days at the DSF 2004 venues, a team of volunteers from Dubai Women's College was trained to do the needful, to use wireless communication devices and to deal with the public at times of emergency.

50 fire extinguishers have been distributed all over the Global Village. A badge will be provided for children, to help identify them in case they are separated from their parents.

Fono Distribution Services, ETA, Shell, International Paints Factories Ltd., Safe and Secure, NAFCO, Danoi and others are companies that have contributed to Civil Defence presence during DSF 2004.