DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt) Ltd, under a community fund programme, has recently upgraded Capital Development Authority (CDA) FHQ's control room in Islamabad. Under this programme, DuPont renovated CDA fire house and contributed Nomex(r) heat and flame-resistant suits, fireman gloves and hoods, fireman Tychem(r) C & F chemical protection suits.
In this connection, a formal ceremony took place at the CDA Emergency & Disaster Management headquarters "I am really thankful to DuPont for taking this initiative. They have helped us by upgrading the CDA fire station. Our fire-fighters will now be better equipped with DuPont suits, an excellent material when faced with acute fire situations. With recent incidences of aircraft crash and other crisis, contributions by DuPont will enhance efficiency.
The current system needs help and I am grateful to DuPont. We hope to see continued support from them in the future too. I would also like to thank and congratulate all our fire-fighters for their hard work and dedication," said Mr Shaukat Ali Mohmand - Member (Administration), Capital Development Authority. "Safety and protection, as well as our other core values of respect for people, environmental stewardship, and high ethical standards, are at the heart of everything we do at DuPont. These fire-fighters are our real heroes of the country that serve our community and provide safety and protection to thousands of people. We hope this contribution will help support the important work of these brave fighters, who provide critical emergency response services. Contributing to safer communities is just one more way that DuPont is working to be a good corporate citizen in Pakistan," said Tauqir Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt) Ltd.
"The CDA Emergency & Disaster Management has played a key role in managing major crises, including 2005 earth quake crisis and recent floods. Centrally located, CDA firestation facilitates major business centers prone to substantial fire incidences. Numerous industrial accidents and natural calamities have led to several losses of precious lives and property due to lack of resources available to our fire stations and fire fighters. They have no access to strong protective gears to face these extreme conditions. Hence, DuPont Pakistan is extending its contributions to the Emergency & Disaster Management to help save lives. I would like to thank Mr Ahsan Ali Mangi, Mansoor Ahmed Khan - Directorate Emergency & Disaster Management and the entire CDA team and our special thanks to our distributor Escorts International for their generous support and financial contribution to this program," said Kamran Khan, Business Manager, DuPont Protection Technologies.-PR