Alireza Zakani, the Mayor of Tehran, at the Firefighters' Day conference held at the Milad Tower conference hall, commemorated the memory of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution and the imposed war, and examined the role of firefighters in saving the lives of citizens. He emphasized the services and sacrifices of firefighters in various incidents, stating: "Firefighters risk their lives to save others by being present at the most challenging scenes of incidents."
Firefighters; Masters of Crises
Zakani referred to the incidents and crises of recent years, saying: "Every year we gather with firefighters, we witness new pages being added to the record of this organization." He highlighted the current conditions of the country and the recent wars that have turned cities, especially the capital, into the frontline, emphasizing the role of firefighters in these developments.
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He also mentioned the missions of Tehran's firefighters outside the capital, stating: "Today, it has become common among the country's officials that if an incident occurs somewhere in the country, Tehran's firefighters receive a special mission and are present at the scene of the incident." Zakani cited the incidents in Abadan, Bandar Abbas, and various floods as examples of these missions, which demonstrate the trust of officials in the capabilities of Tehran's firefighters.
New Economic Plans and Transformation in Renewal
Continuing, Zakani referred to the municipality's actions to cope with economic pressures, stating: "Tehran Municipality has launched a plan today to offer 12 essential goods at prices lower than the current market prices." He also announced the municipality's plans to reduce commercial profits and create openings in the supply of about 18,000 items so that goods can be provided to the public at more reasonable prices.
Zakani also addressed the urban management plans in the housing sector, stating: "Today, one of the biggest pressures on families is the cost of housing." He announced the identification of 211 plots in Tehran covering 639 hectares for fundamental transformation and renewal, adding: "Preparations for implementing this plan are underway, and in the next four weeks, 10 locations will be unveiled to start this plan."
In another part of his speech, Zakani referred to the necessity of increasing preparedness against potential incidents and threats, stating: "Urban management and the fire department must enhance their readiness to deal with incidents." He also reported on the continued provision of firefighting equipment, saying: "Today, about four trillion tomans have been allocated for purchasing equipment."
In conclusion, Zakani emphasized the importance of safety training, stating: "Safety training should start at a young age so that children become familiar with the concepts of accident prevention." He also referred to the necessity of addressing the demands of firefighters in the areas of rights, benefits, and housing, stating: "Urban management has been working to address the concerns of firefighters so that they can perform their duties towards citizens with greater peace of mind."
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