Bandung Police deployed to anticipate forest and land fires

The Bandung Police have mobilized their forces to proactively address the threat of forest and land fires (karhutla) during the upcoming dry season in the Bandung region and West Java. This initiative involves close collaboration with the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), and other relevant elements.

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Forest and land fires are not just ordinary natural disasters. They are real threats that can cripple the ecosystem and the community's economy.

Bandung Police Chief Kombes Pol Dedi Supriyadi stressed the severity of forest fires, describing them not merely as natural disasters but as tangible threats capable of crippling ecosystems and local economies. "As we enter the beginning of the dry season, the potential for forest and land fire disasters in West Java has increased significantly," he stated during a recent roll call for karhutla preparedness at the Bandung Police Headquarters.

Supriyadi highlighted that karhutla poses a real danger to ecosystems, economies, public health, and the future of coming generations. The recent roll call served as a crucial step to assess the readiness of personnel and the adequacy of supporting equipment and infrastructure. He urged all relevant agencies to maintain a state of high alert and coordinated action to manage potential disasters from the outset.

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As we enter the beginning of the dry season, the potential for forest and land fire disasters in West Java has increased significantly.

The police chief underscored the necessity of cross-sectoral collaboration, emphasizing that tackling forest and land fires cannot be the sole responsibility of one agency. "The handling of karhutla cannot be resolved by one agency alone. It requires the active involvement of the TNI, Polri, BPBD, Basarnas, volunteers, and all levels of society," he added, calling for a unified approach to mitigate the risks.

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The handling of karhutla cannot be resolved by one agency alone. It requires the active involvement of the TNI, Polri, BPBD, Basarnas, volunteers, and all levels of society.