Wheelies should respect lives: DG Rescue Punjab

Lahore: The Director General Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122), Dr. Rizwan Naseer while reviewing emergency arrangements for Independence Day, said that wheelies should become responsible citizens and must respect their own and others lives by avoiding indulging in dangerous acts.

In order to effectively deal with any untoward event, all the Districts Emergency Officers (DEOs) have been assigned special duties in emergency rescue stations and sensitive areas in order to provide swift response, rescue, emergency medical treatment and safe transportation to the emergency victims on 14^th August, 2013.

The Director General has said that apart from flag hoisting ceremonies at their respective stations, the rescuers shall ready to help the victims of emergencies with more commitment and the Service shall remain on high alert in all districts of Punjab. DG Rescue Punjab requested to the citizens to co-operate with Punjab Emergency Service by providing timely information by dialing 1122 and providing way to the Emergency Ambulances, Rescue and Fire Vehicles. He also urged the parents to ask their youths to avoid indulging in dangerous act of one-wheeling.

According to the emergency plan, all mobile posts and ambulances with medical kits shall remain alert with immediate emergency medical cover if needed. Emergency officers including trained doctors shall supervise the arrangements on this auspicious occasion.

The Service believes that it is the right of the citizens to celebrate Independence with its true spirit, however, they should take care of their safety and avoid racing and one wheeling. Special arrangements are also made to provide emergency cover to the citizens who celebrate Independence at night on roads with their families.