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    "id": 1451240,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "standards, ensuring that all personnel have access to high-quality relevance and up-to- date training opportunities. These will help to build a more skilled, knowledgeable and capable workforce, better equipped to respond to disasters of fire. The Bill also contains provisions of discipline of professional misconduct, malpractice by fire and rescue service professionals. The board will also have the power to receive and investigate complaints against registered professionals and firms, and to take appropriate disciplinary action where necessary. This will include the ability to suspend or revoke registration, impose fines, and refer cases to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, disciplinary provisions are essential for maintaining public trust and confidence in the fire and rescue service sector. This will ensure that professionals and firms are held to the highest standards of conduct and performance, and the breach of this is dealt with swiftly and effectively. The benefits of this Bill extend far beyond the immediate confines of the fire and rescue service sector by establishing a more professional, accountable and a responsive sector. This will create a safer and more resilient, prosperous society for all. Effective fire prevention and emergency responses are essential for protecting lives and property and livelihoods, and minimizing the social and economic cost of these disasters. A strong and a well-regulated fire and rescue service sector is a significant driver of the economy, growth and job creation. As the sector expands professionalism, it will create new opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and inventions committed to the overall development and prosperity of our nation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am confident that with the passage of this Bill, we will take a major step forward and have more resilience and a prosperous future for this country. By investing in the professionalism and regulation of the fire and rescue service sector, we are investing in the safety and wellbeing of this nation at large. As you are aware, this country does not have an institution that trains people and fire and rescue services are decentralized. There is also no coordination in this important institution, and by having this Bill, we will have a robust fire control services and fire interventions that occur in this country, and which cause a lot of problems. Every time fire outbreaks happen, people die and property is lost. I hope this Bill will give us professionalism that will guide on how to manage fire. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I urge all Members in supporting the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bill No. 55 of 2023). Let us all seize this opportunity to create a more professional, accountable and responsive fire and rescue service sector and build a safer, resilient future for all Kenyans. With those few remarks, I call upon Sen. Seki to second the Bill."
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