The Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) is a volunteer team that assists the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia in fire prevention, operations, rescue activities and emergency assistance within the local community.
The team is established to enhance community preparedness in responding to emergencies and to provide faster initial assistance before the arrival of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia.
Volunteer Fire Officers (PeBS) are also provided with basic training related to fire safety, security and rescue to ensure they are able to perform their duties more efficiently and safely.
If your area requires a Volunteer Fire Brigade, the following steps can be taken:
- Identify the needs of the area
- Identify fire and emergency risks in your area.
- Consider the distance to the nearest fire station.
- Obtain support from local residents/community for membership.
- Establish a pro-tem committee
- Appoint a coordinator or pro-tem committee.
- Identify potential members from the local community.
- Determine the PBS operating location.
- Obtain support and cooperation
- Contact the nearest State JBPM/Division for advice and coordination.
- Prepare the registration requirements
- List of names and details of prospective members.
- Information on the location and coverage area of the PBS.
- Information on the PBS organisation/committee.
- Supporting documents required by JBPM.