NDB assists Fire Station

Caption:  NDB MD Moses Liu (L) presenting batteries to Station Commander Leo Ovia (R with Fire Service cap)

By MATTHEW VARI

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (Midweek Chronicle, PNG)

WAIGANI Fire Station in the National Capital District was the recipient of two N70 batteries for one of it grounded fire trucks, from the National Development Bank (NDB) yesterday.

The donation will see the station operate efficiently with both of its trucks, from only one, which they were previously forced to operate with due to the lack new batteries.

Being in operation for over 20 years, the fire truck in concerned seized to operate for almost a month, when its two batteries failed.

Station Commander Leo Ovia thanked NDB for their assistance, which he said would go a long way in helping them to perform their duties in looking after a vast area of the city from Waigani, Tokarara, June Valley, and Hohola.

NDB Managing Director, Moses Liu, expressed his satisfaction in assisting the station to continue to provide what he said was a very important service- to not only protect properties against the threat of fire , but to also save lives threatened by it.

“It is a pleasure for NDB to come out and work with the community, and though this is a small presentation- it is a very important occasion for a very important organisation in the city.”

“It is quite a big area that you are servicing and it is sad to see that your main fire engine has been down, so NDB is happy to help in a small way.”

“We want to start going out to the communities and help out, and this is one of many future assistance.”

He concluded by informing the stations of the state bank’s plans to conduct fire drills and fire awareness for its staff soon.