Kuwait Fire Force says ready for CBRN threats, urges public vigilance
'The force maintains a state of continuous readiness 24/7 throughout the year to receive and respond immediately to all emergency calls — whether serious or minor — via the emergency number 112,' Al-Ghareeb said, noting that swift response times are guaranteed through this system.
The announcement comes amid heightened fears over regional fallout, four days into the ongoing strikes between Iran and the Zionist entity. Zionist airstrikes on Friday targeted Iran's Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear facilities, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks. While no radiation leaks have been detected, the IAEA and international experts have raised concerns about potential environmental and safety risks, especially if sensitive facilities like Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant were to be hit.
Kuwait has been steadily reinforcing its emergency infrastructure across multiple sectors, including health, water, defense and environmental monitoring. The Fire Force now joins that effort with a detailed update on its capabilities. Al-Ghareeb explained that the Fire Force is supported by a fleet of modern vehicles and technologies, including a high-tech reconnaissance vehicle capable of detecting chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards, as well as remotely identifying gases and radioactive substances. 'The vehicle includes an internal lab for analyzing gases and liquids and can collect and process samples on-site,' he said, adding that this enables rapid threat identification and efficient response.
The Fire Force is also equipped with specialized protective suits that allow personnel to safely handle various hazardous substances, along with a robotic reconnaissance device used in high-risk or hard-to-reach areas. An advanced weather monitoring system is used to assess environmental conditions at incident sites to support real-time decisions. 'These technologies enhance our ability to act quickly and safely in a range of emergency scenarios,' Al-Ghareeb said. He urged the public to cooperate by promptly reporting any emergency through the 112 hotline, adding: 'Every report is treated seriously, regardless of the level of danger.' — Agencies
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