DERA ISMAIL KHAN: MNA Faisal Amin Gandapur on Sunday inaugurated emergency fire vehicles and ambulance service at the Rescue 1122 headquarters here.

Faisal Amin along with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s focal person Kamran Shah visited the rescue service’s offices, where they were welcomed by district emergency officer Eng Faseehullah and emergency officer Nomanullah Marwat.

The MNA inaugurated two fire vehicles, an ambulance equipped with modern facilities, and two motorbikes.

On this occasion, the district emergency officer briefed the visiting MNA about the available machinery and vehicles of the rescue service. He also suggested further strengthening the rescue service in the district.

Speaking on the occasion, Faisal Amin appreciated the performance of Rescue 1122, terming it as a matchless service provider. He also appealed to the citizens to avoid making fake calls to Rescue 1122 as the service was playing key role in saving lives in emergencies.

Published in Dawn, September 2nd, 2024

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