Bomba merges elite units to boost disaster response capabilities
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is merging two of its elite units—Special Tactical Operation and Rescue (STORM) and Multi Skill Team (MUST)—to enhance operational capabilities. Bomba aims to combine 620 officers from the MUST unit with 481 officers from the STORM unit, resulting in a total membership of 1,101 officers across Malaysia. Bomba […]
Bomba bolsters flood response
KUCHING: The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is bolstering its preparedness for flood disasters by refining its standard operating procedures (SOPs) and increasing workforce capacity. Bomba director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said that one of the key measures being implemented is extending shift durations from 12 hours to 24 hours. This change is expected […]