Registration of 26 Water Sites in Federation System; Inspections to Continue

Head of Kerman Province's Lifesaving and Diving Federation announces the implementation of the "Drowning Prevention Ambassadors" program with the participation of executive bodies. Following more than 10 deaths annually in water-related incidents in the province, the initiative focuses on public education, awareness building and strengthening preventive measures.

Every year more than 10 people die in water accidents in Kerman; The "Ambassadors of Prevention" project was launched

The head of the lifeguard and diving board of Kerman province announced the implementation plan of the "Drowning Prevention Ambassadors" project with the participation of executive bodies; The project that follows the death of more than 10 people every year in incidents related to water places in the province, focuses on public education, culture and strengthening preventive measures.

According to Ambassador Arjan, the head of the lifeguard and diving board of Kerman province announced the implementation of the "Ambassadors for Drowning Prevention" project with the aim of reducing water accidents and said: Every year more than 10 people die in accidents related to water places in the province, and reducing this number requires the cooperation of various agencies.

At the annual general meeting of the Kerman Province Lifeguard and Diving Board, Hadi Khodadadpour, pointing to the need to develop specialized training and strengthen monitoring of water places, stated: In 1403, no water places in the province were registered in the Federation system, but now the information of 26 water places has been registered in this system.

Emphasizing that the registration of places alone is not enough to guarantee safety, he emphasized on continuing periodic inspections and checking compliance with technical requirements.

The head of the lifeguard and diving board of Kerman province, referring to the educational activities of this group, said: the number of preparation and training courses has increased from 15 courses to 22 courses in 1405.

According to Khodadadpour, holding the first and second degree lifeguard courses for women and men and the third degree lifeguard judging course were among the board's training programs.

He also announced plans to hold three training courses in the center of the province and three courses in the cities during the second half of the year and added: holding specialized legal workshops, courses related to wildlife and first aid, and youth championships of the province are also in the upcoming plans.

Pointing out that the prevention of drowning is not limited to the cooperation of a group, Khodadadpour said: "Ambassadors of drowning prevention" plan is followed with the focus of culture building, training and executive actions.

He called for holding a meeting of the social council of the province on the topic of drowning prevention and considered the participation of the Red Crescent Society, education and training, radio and television, collections related to urban and rural affairs, village councils, district administrations and the University of Medical Sciences to be necessary in the implementation of this program.

The head of the lifeguard and diving board of Kerman province stated that the goal of implementing this plan is to reduce water accidents and bring the number of drownings to zero.

In another part of his speech, Khodadadpour pointed to the sports and cultural activities of the board and said: "Call of Hope" festival was held in 1404 and the selection competitions of the province also led to the sending of 13 people to the competitions.

Holding the first course of "Diver Martyrs", thanking the families of the diver martyrs, carrying out the blood donation campaign at the blood transfusion stations, opening the board's office and providing the equipment needed by the members were among the other measures announced.

Referring to the participation of the cities in the board's programs, he emphasized on the continuation of the training courses and the expansion of the supervision of the water places of the province.