A group of 142 students and 8 teachers recently (27 October 2011, Thursday) held a study visit to the Berakas Fire Station. The visits are held as part of the year 6 students activities after their P.S.R examination which ended recently.
Upon arrival at the Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Multi Purpose Hall, the visitors were brought for a briefing on the history and development of the BFRD since it was formed in 1960. The briefing was facilitated by Station Officer (SO) Norzali Apong, BFRD Public Relation Officer.
From the briefing the group then proceeds to the Berakas and the Women Operation Unit fire stations. At the fire station the group was demonstrated on the high rise building rescue by the BFRD Special Squad members. The visitors are also given opportunity to wear the firefighting suit as well as experiencing the fire engine ride. A firefighting and rescue equipment as well as fire appliances exhibition are also held for the visitors.
The visit concluded with the exchanging of souvenir and group photo session.
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