He was the last to leave the fire site before a piece of concrete fell on him
Details of the last moments before the death of Omar Al Ketbi during the fight against a fire in Al Aweer
Martyr of duty Omar Al-Ketbi. From the source
The father and brother of the martyr accept condolences from Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan. Cinematographer: Patrick Castillo
Brigadier Ali Al-Mutawa: "Shahid Al-Duty is professional in his work, but firefighters and rescuers are destined to make such sacrifices."
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The last moments in the life of the late martyr of duty Sergeant Omar Khalifa Salem bin Hammad Al Ketbi were as exceptional as his beloved personality, according to Assistant Director General of Dubai Civil Defence for Rescue and Fire Affairs Brigadier Ali Hassan Al Mutawa.
Al Mutawa pointed out that Al Ketbi was the last to leave the site of a fire accident in Al Aweer area in Dubai, before a piece of concrete fell on him to meet his Lord in the best way.
Al-Mutawa told Emirates Today on the sidelines of the funeral, which was attended yesterday by Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, that the late was professional in his work, like the rest of his colleagues, everyone is advancing in the field, and he has full knowledge of security and safety procedures, so he was equipped with protective clothing and necessary equipment while dealing with the recent incident, but the fate of firefighters and rescuers in the whole world to make such sacrifices.
For his part, Captain Dr. at the General Department of Criminal Evidence in Dubai Police, Salem Al Ketbi, brother of the martyr of duty Omar Al Ketbi, said that he was a philanthropist, generous with everyone, and sought to find job opportunities on his farm in the past Ramadan for people who went to him, just because he felt their urgent need to work, pointing out that the martyr has a brother and seven sisters, and he was a blessing of help and support for them, and for his mother and father.
While the Director of the Rashidiya Civil Defense Center, Major Marwan Mohammed Al-Kamali, revealed that he has been Zamil Al-Ketbi since the latter joined the center in 2017, and he was very professional, and fully familiar with security and safety procedures, as he moved and struggled with his colleagues about 800 fires, stressing that God Almighty chose him while performing his duty in the best way.
In detail, Assistant Director General of Dubai Civil Defense for Rescue and Fire Affairs, Brigadier Ali Al Mutawa, said on the sidelines of receiving mourners in the condolence tent: "The martyr of duty, the late Omar Khalifa bin Hammad Al Ketbi, moved with him to many accidents, and was known for his gentleness of manners, and a smile that does not leave his face, which spreads positive energy among his colleagues, and promotes teamwork, which made him loved by everyone on a personal and human level."
He added that Al-Ketbi was a model for a professional firefighter, and realizes the importance of adhering to security and safety measures, pointing out that he was committed to this during the fight against his recent fire in Al Awir area, and while he was going out with his colleagues, he was martyred when a piece of concrete fell on him at the scene of the accident.
Al Mutawa added that the safety of the affiliates is a top priority for the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai, so it provides all the requirements that enhance this, whether protective clothing, intensive rehabilitation and awareness of the human element, noting that he considers them all as his brothers and sons, by virtue of facing several challenges together, so he is keen to follow up training on how to create a safe environment at the accident site, and ways to enter and exit to closed and dangerous places.
He stressed that the safety index of the civil defense men in Dubai is the best in the world, despite their dealing with major accidents, but in the end the work of firefighters and rescuers in the whole world remains risky, while everyone flees from danger, the firefighter bravely accepts it and storms it to save others, so it is natural that emergency events occur inside the accident site, similar to an event with the martyr of duty Omar Al-Ketbi, he adhered to all safety procedures, and was wearing protective clothing, but he was destined to Citing this honorable photo.
Major Marwan Mohammed al-Kamali, director of the Rashidiya Civil Defense Center, said that he has been a martyr of duty, Sergeant Omar al-Ketbi, for almost six years, and that the colleague's blessings are characterized by high morals, and encourage his colleagues to learn and practice events together. He added that Al-Ketbi was characterized by great professionalism at work, and participated in nearly 800 fire accidents, and is always keen to develop and educate himself, stressing that the nature of the profession imposed itself in the accident, when a piece of concrete fell on him after he and his colleagues were able to control the fire.
Captain Dr. in the General Department of Criminal Evidence at Dubai Police, Salem Khalifa bin Hammad Al Ketbi, said that his brother, the martyr of duty, Omar Al Ketbi, was a kind and generous person, who hardly spared his salary to share the burdens and help others, loved by everyone for his generosity and sincere cooperation.
He added that he chose the profession of firefighter because it is consistent with his personality that loves challenge and adventure, as he has been taking the initiative since he was young, and when he is determined to do something that does not stop without implementing it.
He pointed out that according to his colleagues, he was the last to come out of the accident site, and this is not strange to him, as he was always ready to sacrifice his soul for the sake of his country and friends, and this relieves some of the deep sadness over his separation.
He explained that the martyr Omar al-Ketbi was the only male brother with seven sisters, stressing that his separation is very difficult, especially for his father and mother, as they lost one of their sons.
Al Ketbi stressed that the support found by the family from the leaders, government and people of the UAE eased the painful injury, pointing out that their only consolation is his sacrifice of himself for the sake of duty.
Shahid al-Duty participated in fighting 800 fires, and is professional and courageous in fighting accidents.
A brother of one brother and seven females, al-Ketbi was known for his generosity, tolerance and willingness to help others.
Appoint the team and the closest to everyone
The class commander directly responsible for the martyr of duty, Sergeant Omar al-Ketbi, at the Rashidiya police station, Lieutenant Humaid al-Shamsi, said that he was the closest to everyone, always accepting to participate in accidents, and encouraging his colleagues when they were tired.
He added that everyone was ahead when the team moved to the scene of the accident, and relied on him as the leader of the incident, pointing out that accident leaders always considered him their eye at the fire site, for his ability to assess things inside and determine the needs of the team and the level of the accident.
Agent Rashid Saeed Al-Suwaidi, the official of the category at the Civil Defense Center in Rashidiya, said that the martyr Omar Al-Ketbi was like a brother and friend before he was his colleague, pointing out that they spend more time together than they spend with their families, and each of them supports the other, especially while dealing with accidents.
He added that Al-Ketbi was ambitious and passionate about work, when assigned a task to perform it to the fullest, as well as his beautiful spirit, and his sincere friendship for all, stressing that the center and the General Directorate of Civil Defense lost one of its most sincere men.