DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt.) Ltd. under a Community Fund Program recently upgraded the Capital Development Authority [CDA] FHQ’s control room in Islamabad. Under this program, DuPont renovated the CDA fire house and contributed Nomex® heat and flame-resistant suits, fireman gloves and hoods, fireman Tychem® C & F chemical protection suits.
A formal ceremony took place at the CDA Emergency & Disaster Management headquarters attended by Mr. Shaukat Ali Mohmand – Member, Administration, Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Khan – Director Emergency & Disaster Management, Mr. Zafar Iqbal – Chief Fire & Rescue, Col Ali Kazam Syed – Commander Search & Rescue, Mr. Ammad-Ud-Din Mohammad – Deputy Chief Emergency & Disaster Management, , along with Mr. Tauqir Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt.) Ltd. and Mr. Kamran Khan, Business Manager, DuPont Protection Technologies. The ceremony also recognized the best Fire Fighters and Rescuers.
“I am really thankful to DuPont for taking this initiative. They have helped us by upgrading the CDA fire station. Our firefighters 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 firefighters 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 firefighters 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.
“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 Fire Station 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.
DuPont™ Nomex® is a revolutionary, heat and flame-resistant fiber that provides protection to millions of people and processes. Nomex® brand fiber helps firemen perform to their fullest potential in the most extreme conditions imaginable. While Tychem® suits provide chemical splash protection including ultra fine hazardous dusts and powders, concentrated inorganic acids and bases, and water based salt solutions. Tychem® is also suitable against body fluids, blood and blood borne pathogens.
DuPont has demonstrated a strong sense of community and social responsibility since the company was founded in 1802. The DCF is a competitive grant-making program established to improve the quality of life and enhance the vitality of communities in which DuPont operates. Since 1990, the DuPont Community Fund has provided support to nearly 600 projects worldwide. Each year, it provides financial support to programs and organizations that address one or more of the three key components in community sustainability; Social progress, Economic success and Environmental excellence. Some of the past community programs in Pakistan include “Helping the Fire Fighters” at Korangi & Central Fire Stations, “DuPont Free Eye Camp” program, “First Aid Safety Program” and “Health Insurance Program” for children.
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