7 hills challenge in Tutong

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (FRD), today (11 May 2013, Saturday) once more held its Seven hills challenge (Cabaran Tujuh Bukit). This phase six challenge was histed by the FRD Operational E Command of the Tutong District. The event took place at the Sungai Basong Recreational Park.

Present as guest of honour to the event was Yang Behormat Awang Hj.Ramli bin Hj.Lahit, Legislative Council member who also the Penghulu of Mukim Telisai. Also present was the representatives from the government departments in Tutong District as well as officers and staff of the FRD.

The challenge which was held in conjunction with the 53 anniversary of FRD. Among the objectives of the challenge are to increase the teamwork and leadership spirit among the participating officers and firefighters as well as part of their operational capability readiness in facing daily incidents which require mental and physical fitness such as forest or building fire. 

The event started with the mass aerobic session which was followed by the launching of the 9 teams to the Bukit Ambok where each team carries fire hoses, standpipes and “paraguard” stretcher as part of the challenge. They also had to undergo the rough terrain which had been worsened by the heavy rainfall which occurred at the country few days back. Among the participating team were Operational Command A,B,C,D,E,F and G from the four districts as well as the FRD Headquarters and Special Squad team

The event concluded with the prize and medal presentation which was presented by the guest of honour to the winners. Operational F command emerged as champion while Operational A and Operational E on the second and third place respectively. The FRD director Awang Yahya bin Hj Abd Rahman also presented souvenirs to supporting agencies as well as to the guest of honour.