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PT TIMAH deploys firefighters with MIND ID group to tackle forest and land fires in West Kalimantan

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • PT TIMAH deployed 15 trained firefighters with the MIND ID group to support efforts against forest and land fires in West Kalimantan.
  • The team brought firefighting equipment and protective gear and will coordinate with local authorities while prioritizing safety.
  • MIND ID said its humanitarian support would continue beyond emergency response into recovery.

PT TIMAH has sent 15 firefighters to West Kalimantan as part of a wider MIND ID group effort to tackle forest and land fires in the province. The personnel come from several of the company’s operating areas and are trained to respond to fire emergencies.

The firefighters have been equipped with firefighting tools and personal protective equipment for work in smoky conditions and difficult terrain. Their deployment is intended to support suppression efforts while maintaining readiness, safety and coordination with other parties at the scene.

PT TIMAH President Director Restu Widiyantoro and MIND ID President Director Maroef Sjamsoeddin monitored the team’s departure and accompanied it to the field. Sjamsoeddin said the initiative reflected a commitment to stand with communities during crises. He said MIND ID’s assistance would cover not only disaster response but also the recovery process.

This step reflects our concern for the environment and the community. The presence of MIND ID Group volunteers is part of a joint effort to speed up the control of fire hotspots while helping reduce health risks and disruptions to people’s activities.

· Maroef SjamsoeddinThe MIND ID president director described the purpose of the group’s humanitarian deployment in West Kalimantan.

“This step reflects our concern for the environment and the community. The presence of MIND ID Group volunteers is part of a joint effort to speed up the control of fire hotspots while helping reduce health risks and disruptions to people’s activities,” Sjamsoeddin said while visiting the affected area in Mempawah.

PT TIMAH Corporate Secretary Ruddy Nursalam said the company’s Emergency Response Team had previously served not only emergencies in its operating areas, but could also support disaster response elsewhere. He urged the deployed personnel to work with discipline, maintain solidarity and put safety first.

PT TIMAH together with the MIND ID Group has deployed firefighters to help handle the forest and land fires in West Kalimantan. The personnel assigned are a team with experience in handling fire emergencies and are ready to support suppression efforts in the field.

· Ruddy NursalamThe PT TIMAH corporate secretary confirmed the deployment and the team’s training.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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