Photo: Taken from the Facebook profile/ESUNI Moa

Moa Active During National Fire Prevention Week

With the firm purpose of increasing response capacity to disasters and consolidating disaster risk reduction. The National Fire Prevention Week is underway in the municipality of Moa—the country’s main mining and metallurgical center. The event, which takes place within the framework of ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and economic resources. Also brought together local authorities, workplaces, and the general public.

At the recent opening ceremony, presided over by the highest authorities in the territory. Major Ernesto Williams Caballero Batista, head of Fire Command 30, called for the active participation of all citizens. “These actions are designed to expand knowledge about disaster risk reduction. Aspects that directly strengthen preparedness and the active participation of organizations and all citizens,” the commander emphasized.

During the week, which takes place throughout the country. The scheduled activities include skills demonstrations, interest groups, and competitions for all-female fire brigades. These initiatives not only aim to measure skills but also to foster a culture of protection that involves women, workers, and young people in defending their communities.

The mining and metallurgical sector, due to its high concentration of economic and industrial objectives, plays a fundamental role in prevention. In this regard, the Training Center of the Nickel Industry Services and Supplies Company in Moa (ESUNI). Hosted the theoretical evaluation of the Fire Prevention Brigades.

Specifically, the technical knowledge demonstrated by the participants ensures that specialized forces are ready to act promptly and effectively in the face of any contingency.

In this context, the commitment of the work teams was highlighted. With special recognition for the team from the Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara Nickel Company (ECG), located in the northeastern region.

The National Fire Protection Week, in its sixtieth edition, is not just a training exercise. It is also where an essential platform for safeguarding lives and economic resources in the face of disasters is consolidated. With the support of municipal authorities and the enthusiastic participation of nickel workers. The event reaffirms that prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

By: Daimy Peña Guillén

Radio Angulo
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