QNA
Doha
The General Directorate of Civil Defence on Thursday celebrated the graduation of several foundational and specialised courses conducted throughout 2024.
The ceremony, held at the Officers’ Club, was attended by Assistant Director General of Civil Defence Colonel Mohamed Ahmed Al Marafi, along with several department directors, officers from Civil Defence, and representatives of the entities that contributed to the success of the courses.
The programme included a course to prepare civil defence trainers, a breathing apparatus course, a car accident rescue course, courses in driving and operating civil defence vehicles, and a basic civil defence course among others.
In this context, head of training and development department at the General Directorate of Civil Defence Major Al Humaidi Rashid Al Marri said that organising the courses comes within the framework of the department’s keenness to qualify and train civil defence personnel on the skills that help them deal with various reports.
He pointed out the importance of civil defence and the services it provides in preserving lives and property.
The event included a visual presentation highlighting the stages of training during the courses. Outstanding participants and contributing entities were honoured, including the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior, Qatar Police Sports Federation, Ras Laffan Emergency and Safety College, Police Officers Institute, Police Training Institute, and Medical Services Department.
