Carmel:Carmel Municipality and the Palestinian Civil Defense recently celebrated the graduation of a training course for the Civil Defense volunteer team in the Carmel-Khalidiya area. The event, which aimed at strengthening community capabilities and preparedness for emergencies, was supervised by Mayor Qassem Abu Aram and attended by key officials, including Lieutenant Colonel Engineer Ahmed Hawamdeh, Director General of Civil Defense in Hebron Governorate.
According to Maan News Agency, the training course was part of an intensive program designed to equip volunteers with essential skills for handling various accidents and emergencies. The graduation ceremony emphasized the importance of volunteer efforts in managing emergencies and enhancing community resilience, especially in light of recent challenges in the Gaza Strip.
During the ceremony, Mayor Qassem Abu Aram expressed appreciation for the Palestinian Civil Defense teams and highlighted the need for a dedicated Civil Defense center and fire truck in Al-Karmel to improve response times and protect local citizens. Lieutenant Colonel Ahmed Hawamdeh also underscored the significance of such training initiatives in enhancing the readiness of volunteer teams and praised the ongoing partnership with Carmel Municipality.
The event concluded with the distribution of civil defense equipment to volunteers, marking the establishment of a civil defense volunteer room in the Al-Khalidiyah area. This initiative aims to enhance emergency response capabilities and expand civil defense services in the region, reflecting a shared commitment to community empowerment and safety.