Maj. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Rashid AL Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defense HQ, was conferred Fire Magazine Thought Leadership Award, which is sponsored by the FIA- Fire Industry Association, in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards fire and Life safety, during an event organized by Fire Magazine, as part of its Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards 2019, held at the prestigious One Great George Street London, on 6th Dec. 2019. 

 The Excellence in Fire and Emergency Award, is an event that all Chief Fire Officers, their teams, industry support , suppliers and front line firefighters come together to celebrate the work of brigades, Civil Defense Organizations, teams and individuals who have really made a difference in the World of Fire & safety. 

Said Award applaud innovative working practices, influential leadership, forward – thinking projects and commitment to the values of the fire and emergency services.

For his part, AL Mtrooshi stressed that the winning of Excellence in Fire and Emergency Award, is a result of the futuristic vision of the wise leadership towards developing capabilities a to keep pace with the latest inventions in the fire and safety field, to protect lives and properties and enhance efforts aiming to ensure safety and security sustainability.