In Kazakhstan, 2022 has been declared the year of children

In Kazakhstan, 2022 has been declared the year of children. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasizes that special attention should be paid to children. On June 29, 2022, employees of the Emergency Situations Department of the city of Ridder of the Department of Emergency Situations of the East Kazakhstan region held a "Children's Safety Day" at a summer recreation camp located at the Sinegorye recreation center. The children were taught the basic requirements of fire safety during the summer holidays, both at the health camp and at home. Particular attention was paid to security measures at water bodies and the prohibition of swimming without adult supervision, a practical lesson was held on providing first aid to the victim. The demonstration and possibilities of fire-fighting equipment in extinguishing fires were carried out. At the end of the event, the rescuers organized a "Merry Start" competition, with the deployment of fire hoses, putting on combat equipment, the practical use of a hand gun and water supply. The children left with a great mood and good impressions of the event. Many children wanted to join the ranks of civil protection officers in the future.