DSPA Rwanda, a company specialized in firefighting and security systems conducted two days training program on fire awareness and first aid training to I&M Bank staff members from August 25th -26th . DSPA Rwanda provides broad range of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, air-conditioning and other sophisticated building automation systems. In addition to that, the company provides also automatic fire detection and suppression system, rapid intervention tools for firefighters and first responders, firefighting equipment, CCTV, Access control, Intrusion and fire alarm systems. Fire marshal training conducted by DSPA Rwanda to I&M Bank. In order to ensure constant availability of fire fighting and security equipment the company has two showrooms and warehouse in Kigali and opening soon two more showrooms at Ruzizi and Rubavu before the end of 2021.DSPA Rwanda has also completed setting up state of the art workshop for servicing security and firefighting equipment and refilling fire extinguishers. John Ruvugwaho, a mechanical engineer at DSPA Rwanda, who presided over the fire awareness training stressed how important it is to know these skills because they always come in handy during fire emergencies. “Companies spend millions in purchasing and installing these fire and security systems in their buildings, but you find that in case of fire emergencies no one is trained to be able to use these equipment and fight the fire or reduce the risk which puts their lives in jeopardy,” he said. DSPA Rwanda MEP Engineer John Ruvugwaho indicating the intervention and operation of different mechanical system in the building. “As a company (DSPA R) we always do maintenance of these fire equipment we have installed in different companies and refill fire extinguishers when it is needed. It is very crucial to offer such training so as to fully equip our clients with the required skills and knowledge of how these equipment are specifically used,” he added. Arthur Katarebe, a first aid trainer said that everyone is vulnerable to accidents anywhere, which is why every staff of every company should be equipped with first aid skills. “Through these training, we expect the trainees to make interventions in case of emergencies, which can help save the life of the person in case of any accident,” he added. DSPA CEO John Gatebera and Staff members after completing the training. In addition to theoretical concepts for fire awareness and first aid, trainers also provided practical exercises on how to provide first aid in case of accidents again on the safe use of different firefighting equipment. John Gatebera, the CEO of DSPA Rwanda in his closing remarks requested the participants to always put the workplace as safe as possible and in case of accident or any hazards, they should be able to put into practice what they were taught. He also emphasizes that the company will continue to work with other stakeholders in this field of fire fighting and rescue to provide necessary skills and equipment in order to enhance the capacity of combating different hazards, calamites as well as accidents and be able to assist the victims. DSPA Rwanda first aid trainer Arthur Katarebe demonstrating methods of rescue and first aid to people in need. “As a company our contribution to the country is to assist companies and the population at large to protect themselves from losing their lives and properties due to fire outbreak and other calamities. Through public-private partnership we are able to help more people by equipping them with the appropriate skills and knowledge needed for combating such hazards,” he said. The company also made a significant step in promoting gender equality where female engineers are employed and participate in the installation, programming and commissioning firefighting and security systems. Among the trainers in that two days training were female company staff who were able to demonstrate to the participants the use of fire extinguishers. DSPA Rwanda has subsidiary companies in East African partner states and has recently established a branch in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of expansion plan.
