JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad (pix) mentioned a complete of 1,483 vacancies involving full-time officers (PSM) of assorted grades want to be filled this year.
He mentioned at present, his workforce is within the strategy of recruiting trainees, involving 276 trainees in part one and 233 trainees in part two.
He mentioned the primary consumption this week entails 29 trainees underneath Grade 29.
“Currently, we have now 14,750 full-time Fire Officer positions and of that quantity, the emptiness is 1,483 equal to 10.05 per cent all through Malaysia.” he mentioned to reporters after the Johor JBPM 2023 Excellent Service Award Ceremony, 30-Year Service Certificate Ceremony and Auxiliary Fire Officer Commendable Service Certificate Ceremony right here at the moment.
“Alhamdulillah, we have now just lately accomplished the recruitment strategy of 276 members. At the identical time, we have now 14,750 full-time Fire Officer positions and from this quantity, there are solely 1,483 vacancies which is 10.05 per cent nationwide.
He mentioned for Johor, the vacancies are for Grade KB 41 (one emptiness), Grade KB 29 (three vacancies) and Grade KB 19 (130 vacancies).
“We will give allowance to main states reminiscent of Johor, Kuala Lumpur, and Selangor to enhance this share as a result of these states have recorded important associated incidents,“ he mentioned.
In one other growth, Nor Hisham mentioned the JBPM will obtain the procurement distribution of 150 items of latest “Compact Fire Rescue Tender” (CFRT) equipment in levels till 2028.
According to him, throughout that interval, Johor may also obtain 19 CFRT items to enhance emergency response capabilities.
He mentioned the Johor JBPM is among the priorities, contemplating the excessive variety of emergency calls issued each year in this state and the situation of equipment that wants fast alternative.
“We discovered the constraints on using our current equipment so pressing. For the quick time period, we have now channelled further engineering allocations to the Johor JBPM to perform fast repairs to the present equipment,” he mentioned.
“Long-term smart, we’re channelling two CFRT items to Johor by means of the primary part. CFRT is a brand new strategy for quicker entry in city and village areas with slim roads.
“We have additionally permitted the upkeep of 30 machines, involving a complete price of RM18 million, of which one machine prices about RM600,000. For upkeep functions, a complete of seven CFRT machines from Johor have been recognized,“ he mentioned.
