<p /><p>KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has equipped all 22 stations in the state with child-sized life jackets to protect young flood victims during evacuations.
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The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has equipped all 22 state stations with child-sized life jackets to improve safety during flood evacuations. The smaller gear, donated by non-governmental organisations, replaces standard jackets that were ill-fitting for young victims.
- Each of the 22 stations received 12 small life jackets for use during flood season operations.
- The donated jackets are designed for children and teenagers aged below 18.
- The department began using this smaller equipment last year to enhance safety during the Northeast Monsoon.
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KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has equipped all 22 stations in the state with child-sized life jackets to protect young flood victims during evacuations.
State Fire and Rescue Department director Farhan Sufyan Borhan said 12 small life jackets had been distributed to each station to ensure children could be evacuated safely during the flood season.
He said the life jackets, donated by several non-governmental organisations, were introduced to improve the safety of young victims during rescue operations.
"The small-sized life jackets can be used by children and teenagers aged below 18.
