Central Group Hosts 20th Annual Firefighter Challenge

Central Group organised the 20th annual Firefighter Challenge at Central Village in Bang Chalong, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan. The event, held in the Zone H parking area, aimed to enhance firefighting skills, physical and mental readiness, and teamwork among the company’s own fire response teams. This year, 40 teams, each consisting of nine members, participated, totaling 360 firefighters from across the country.

On November 14, Mr. Kundol Boonkrang, Senior Director of Property Management at Central Pattana Public Company Limited, presided over the opening ceremony. He highlighted the importance of the competition in refreshing firefighting knowledge, fostering camaraderie, and ensuring preparedness.

The challenge tested both theoretical and practical firefighting skills through five competitive stations:

1. Physical Fitness Assessment

2. Victim Search and Rescue in Emergency Situations

3. Building Fire Suppression

4. Water Management in Firefighting

5. Theoretical Fire Safety Knowledge Test

Each station was judged by facility managers, heads of Loss Prevention, and senior firefighter representatives from various Central branches, with fire safety consultants serving as final arbiters. The team with the highest combined score across all stations was declared the winner.

Mr. Kundol noted that Central Pattana operates one of the largest private firefighting teams in Thailand, with over 1,000 members nationwide. The annual challenge not only serves as a training and evaluation exercise but also brings representatives from different branches together to exchange experiences and best practices.

“This event allows us to ensure our firefighters remain skilled and ready for emergencies,” said Mr. Kundol. “It also fosters connections among team members scattered across the country and provides an opportunity to identify areas for improvement. Our firefighters don’t only protect our shopping centers but also assist in community emergencies, including flood response and other crises.”

The Firefighter Challenge continues to strengthen the efficiency, skill, and teamwork of Central Pattana’s fire safety teams, ensuring they are prepared to respond effectively to any emergency.

Picture courtesy of Central Group

-- 2024-11-17