Maj.Gen. Expert Rashid Thani ALMatrooshi, director general of Dubai Civil Defence Department joined Jabel Ali fire station’ staff (duty shift) Ramadan Iftar banquet.
During the banquet, the Director General exchanged views with the firemen and listened to their ideas and comments concerning the work. He also praised the excellent role they play in one of Dubai’s most strategic economic hub. Maj.Gen. Expert ALMatrooshi stressed on the importance of integration,coordination and cooperation with all other entities in Jabel Ali providing services to Jabel Ali based companies, corporations and establishments. 
He referred to Dubai Civil Defence keenness to use cutting edge fire safety technologies, and apply the latest safety measure embodied in (Emirates Life and safety Code of Practice), to ensure sustainable safety environment in all locations is maintained. He expressed his satisfaction with the excellent results of evacuations drills carried out by various fire stations including Jabel Ali, illustrating the peculiarity of such drills in Jabel Ali fire station area of jurisdiction, being containing in its industrial and storage establishments substances with different chemical properties and varied levels of ignition. Added saying, these drills help to raise the preparedness and readiness of fire station’s force and safety forces at those establishments, and also help to enhance communication and coordination methods with them during emergencies.
Following the banquet, director general and his escorts had a round tour in station to review and ensure the readiness of firefighting equipments and other support services needed to meet the nature of the jurisdiction area requirements.
The Iftar banquet was attended also by Col. Rashid Khalifa ALBuflasa, director of GM’s office, Lt.Col. Expert Ahmed Kemadish ALaamri, station’s director, Major Faisal ALShehi,acting director of Govt. Communication department, Capt. Bader Folaaz deputy director of fire station and Ist.Lt.Taher Tayeb Anohi, head of field monitoring section.