Commission A Supports Public Participation in Fire Management
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by
Jakarta City Council Commission A Vice Chairwoman, Alia Noorayu Laksono supports community involvement in fire prevention in the capital. The participation must be coordinated and should not endanger oneself or others.
It's okay for residents to help
"It's okay for residents to help, especially in emergency situations. The more assistance, the better. But what's important is that anyone involved—firefighters, volunteers, or residents—must know what they're doing so as not to create new risks," she expressed, Thursday (8/7).
She advocates for disaster preparedness training for residents so they can contribute appropriately during emergencies.
Mitigation Efforts Strengthened to Curb Fire Outbreaks"We often promote training for residents so they understand what is and isn't allowed when helping," she added.
Previously, Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency (Gulkarmat) Head, Bayu Meghantara outlined the strategy for strengthening fire prevention efforts in Jakarta. The main focus includes improving facilities and infrastructure, adding fire stations, and optimizing the role of volunteer firefighters.
Community capacity building is also a focus through fire education and training, as outlined in Governor Call No. 5/2025. He refers to this approach as a form of People's Defense (Permesta) in the context of fire mitigation.
