First ever SRU at full swing
Shirley Wijesinghe
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC ) is operating its first ever
Special Response Unit (SRU) of the Fire Services Department in a new
building at Roxy Garden, Wellawatta from yesterday.
The new building constructed at a cost Rs 40 million was opened by
Netherlands Ambassador Leoni Cuelenaere.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Local Government and Provincial
Councils Secretary Casion Herath said a number of foreign funded
projects had been implemented for the benefit of Local Authorities and
Provincial Councils to uplift their capabilities in the utility and
emergency services needed by the public.
Commenting on the political attitude of the people towards the work
of local bodies, he said existing different political views in society
could be removed only by providing a better service through the
political leadership of the country.
The Fire Service Department of CMC is rendering a significant service
to the country protecting lives and properties.
Netherlands Ambassador Leoni Cuelenaere said Sri Lanka Fire Fighters
can now gain better opportunities in enhancing their knowledge of latest
techniques of emergency services through the specialized training
experienced in the Netherlands with the launch of this project.
She said the new unit will serve to save lives and material damage
through an effective and efficient mechanism in disaster management.
She said she was happy to note that training and all the equipment
for SPR have been provided with the support of the Netherland
Government. |