Sometimes we need to remember that our frontliners are humans, too!
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A firefighter was injured after being attacked by a man in Kampung Belipat in Lawas, Sarawak on Saturday (June 19th).
In the 57-second video, two to three men can be seen attacking the firefighters on duty, with one man tackling one of the firemen to the ground.
The men allegedly attacked the firefighters because they were late which caused their houses to burn down.
According to Astro AWANI, Sarawak Deputy Fireman and Rescue Director Tiong Ling Hii who confirmed the incident said that his team had received an emergency call in connection with the fire at 3:18 pm.
The squad was then rushed to the location which was 6 kilometres away. However, when firefighters arrived, Ling Hii said that most of the houses did not survive the fire and they had to use the “receo” technique to prevent the fire from spreading to other houses.
He also said that police reports have been made by the injured firefighter and investigations are currently underway.
Guys, this is not how we should treat our frontliners and emergency services! They sacrifice their time with their family and their own health and safety just to keep us safe.
Please be kind!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
