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    "id": 1451239,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "the same year, a fuel tanker overturned at a place somewhere in Molo called Sachangwan, causing fire that claimed the lives of 113 people and many people were injured. Most of the Kenyans are still living with injuries today, while some of them died. In Gikomba, almost every year, we have fire that destroys a lot of property. However, at any given time, there are disasters or fire outbreaks, we have no prepared interventions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the above fire disasters, coupled with the recurring fire incidents in the secondary schools and markets, underscore the urgent need for improved fire safety measures in emergency response plans in Kenya. We, however, can only achieve this as a country with proper trained and regulated fire and rescue services professionals, which is what the Bill seeks to provide. Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) establishes a Fire and Rescue Service Board, which will be charged with overseeing the regulation and setting of standards for fire and rescue services professionals. The establishment of the board will ensure the highest standards of professional conduct, training, service deliveries in the fire and rescue service sector. The board will be composed of representatives from key stakeholders, including relevant Government Ministries, the Council of Governors (COG) representatives, as well as representatives from fire and rescue services professionals associations and rescue associations. This diverse membership will ensure broad benefit from a well experienced expertise to save Kenyans from these disasters. One of the board's primary functions will be to develop and enforce a Code of Conduct for fire rescue service professionals. This code will set out clear standards of behaviour, ethics and professionalism that all personnel must adhere to in the course of their duties. It will also provide a framework for the disciplinary action in cases where the standards are breached, and ensure that the integrity of the professionals is maintained and the public can have full confidence in the service provided. The board will also play a crucial role in advising both the national Government and county governments on matters related to fire prevention and rescue services. This will promote greater collaboration between different agencies and stakeholders enabling effective and efficient agencies. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you aware that there is no place we can refer our problems currently. When vehicles collide in this country, especially the Passenger Service Vehicles (PSVs), many people have perished. The buses get paid by the insurances, but the passengers that die or get injured are never compensated. When institutions like Kenya Power Company (KPC) have a power surge, many people lose their properties and nobody is compensated. The registration process will help to ensure that only qualified and competent individuals and firms are permitted to operate the sector providing public safety. It will also enable the board to maintain a comprehensive database of all registered professionals and firms facilitating better oversight, monitoring and enforcement of standards. In addition to the registration, the Bill will also set out a robust framework for the training and professional development of fire and rescue service personnel. The board will also be empowered to develop and oversee training programmes and curricular The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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