Shell sponsors volunteer firefighters at Global Village
Posted: 04 February 2004
Those visiting the Global Village in Dubai on Mondays – Ladies
Day – will notice firefighters keeping a vigilant eye on the
surroundings, ready to respond immediately to any call for help
or crisis.
What is unusual about these firefighters is the fact that they
are all women.
Sponsored by Shell, the group of 12 volunteers are students from
the Dubai College of Higher Technology.
“At Shell, we believe in equal opportunities for women which
is in line with the UAE’s vision in encouraging women to participate
actively in building a better society. Volunteering for such a highly
responsible job underlines the seriousness of these students and
Shell is extremely proud to be supporting such determination and
resolve," said Hussain Al Mahmoudi, External Affairs Manager,
Shell Markets Middle East.
With an intensive three-week training course under their belt that
included health and safety, wireless communication, interaction
with visitors during an emergency and first aid, the women are primed
to cope with any crisis situation at the Global Village.
The band of volunteers are constantly checking on the health and
safety aspects of the Global Village including potential fire hazards
and ensuring that visitors and exhibitors alike observe all the
required precautions.
For more information see www.shell.com
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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