Dubai Police honours Civil Defense Corporal for rescuing 24 people from fire

DUBAI: In recognition of his bravery and courage, the Dubai Police has honoured First Corporal Ghadeer Hamoud Al Kaabi from the Directorate General of Civil Defense in Dubai for his exemplary action in rescuing 24 individuals, including women and children, from a fire that erupted in their house.

This occurred when he coincidentally was passing by the house, and without hesitation, he rushed inside to rescue the occupants. His quick and decisive action helped to save the lives of many.

He was honoured by His Excellency Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation, in the presence of His Excellency Major General Dr. Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Jebel Ali Police Station and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Police Stations; Brigadier Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments; Brigadier Hamouda Al Ameri, Deputy Director of the General Department of Airports Security; Brigadier Abdullah Khadem Sorour Al Ma’sam, Director of the Bur Dubai Police Station, and a number of senior officers and employees.

Maj. Gen. Al Mansoori expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency Lieutenant General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defense, and all the personnel working in Civil Defense for their enormous efforts and highly responsible role in assisting people, safeguarding their lives, and maintaining a high level of readiness to deal with fires and emergencies around the clock.

Al Mansoori also thanked First Corporal Al Kaabi for his swift response in entering the house engulfed in flames and smoke to rescue the lives and property of those inside. He emphasised that his action showcased his high level of preparedness and efficiency in saving lives.

Fire Incident

Al Kaabi was coincidently passing by the area when the fire erupted in two cars, a tent, and an annex of the house. The flames quickly spread out due to the high temperatures. He noticed smoke rising without any movement or reaction from the residents inside the house. Al Kaabi also observed that the main gate was closed, and no one was coming out.

Al Kaabi wasted no time reporting it to the operations room and rushing inside. He immediately took action to evacuate occupants safely, including women and children and led them away from the flames and smoke. He also provided first aid to one of the injured individuals until Civil Defense teams arrived.

Al Kaabi expressed his gratitude to the Dubai Police for this recognition, indicating that what he did is part of this professional and humanitarian duty as a General Directorate of Civil Defense member. He added that the Civil Defense is committed to training its employees to be highly prepared and always ready to respond to emergencies.