Kuwait firefighter training and graduation
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) held a ceremony to mark the graduation of a new batch of newly appointed firefighters working at the company and at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).
State news agency Kuna reported that the ceremony took place on Sunday at KNPC’s Main Support and Emergency Operations Center.
The number of graduates reached 65 firefighters.
The firefighters completed a training course accredited by the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The ceremony was attended by Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Homoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, KNPC Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer of KIPIC Wadha Al-Khateeb.
Strengthening firefighting systems and training centre accreditation
KNPC Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Support Services Kholoud Al-Mutairi said: “Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) is keen to strengthen its firefighting system, in recognition of the vital role it plays.”
Al-Mutairi said enhancing the efficiency of firefighters is among the company’s top priorities through advanced training and qualification programmes.
She highlighted the Ahmadi Governor’s support in helping the company’s Fire Training Center obtain official accreditation from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
Al-Mutairi added that the Fire Training Center has graduated five batches of firefighters since its establishment, totalling nearly 250 personnel.
She congratulated the graduates and said the course represents a fundamental step in their professional journey.