As part of its efforts to enhance community readiness and rapid emergency response, the Dan Relief and Development Foundation has recently completed the distribution of disaster response and firefighting equipment in the town of Hajjira in Rural Damascus

This intervention comes within the context of strengthening local communities’ ability to face risks and mitigate the impact of fires and natural disasters
The activity involved 20 beneficiaries from two pre-selected groups who had been trained in fire and natural disaster response methods before being provided with integrated equipment sufficient for 10 individuals among the trainees, including
(Firefighting suits – Protective helmets – Heat-resistant boots – Fire extinguishers)

This program aims to develop qualified community teams capable of immediate intervention to protect lives and property, and to enhance local emergency response
These initiatives reflect the foundation’s commitment to strengthening community readiness and building beneficiaries’ capacities to ensure a safer and more resilient environment against disasters

Dan Foundation for Relief and Development has completed the implementation of an activity to distribute disaster response and firefighting equipment kits in the villages of Al-Yarmouk and Al-Jarbou’ in rural Al-Raqqa. This step aims to strengthen the readiness of local communities to respond rapidly to fire risks and natural disasters
The activity targeted 10 beneficiaries selected from members of Al-Nour and Khirbet Al-Anab cooperatives, with five beneficiaries from each cooperative. They were nominated to participate as part of specialized teams formed specifically for this purpose
The distributed equipment included a comprehensive set of safety and protection tools, such as heat-resistant boots, helmets equipped with face and neck protection, 12 kg dry powder fire extinguishers, in addition to full firefighting suits, ensuring that the teams are well-prepared to handle various emergency situations

Prior to the distribution, beneficiaries received practical training focused on disaster response mechanisms and firefighting methods, which contributed to enhancing their efficiency and enabling them to effectively deal with potential risks in their areas
This activity comes as part of the Foundation’s efforts to strengthen the capacities of local communities and to build volunteer teams capable of protecting lives and property, and responding effectively to emergency challenges in rural Al-Raqqa