كلية الهندسة – جامعة ميسان
Under the patronage of the President of the University of Maysan, Professor Adel Mane’ Dakhil, and under the supervision of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Abbas Oda Dawood, the Faculty of Engineering – University of Maysan, in cooperation with the Maysan Civil Defense Directorate / CBRN Division, held a training course entitled “Civil Defense Procedures and First Aid” on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The course was delivered by Colonel Salah Mahdi Idair, who addressed several important topics aimed at raising preventive awareness and promoting a culture of public safety. These included:
- Civil Defense and its humanitarian role in protecting lives and property.
- Civil Defense Law No. 44 of 2013.
- The formation of self-protection teams in government institutions.
- Types of fires and methods of dealing with them.
- Types of fire extinguishers and how to use them.
- Basic first aid principles and responding to emergency situations.
At the conclusion of the course, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Abbas Oda Dawood, praised the active humanitarian and professional role played by the Maysan Civil Defense Directorate in serving the community. He commended its ongoing cooperation with the Faculty and its commitment to providing specialized expertise that contributes to raising awareness and promoting adherence to preventive and safety procedures. He also emphasized the importance of continuing such training programs, given their direct impact on strengthening preparedness and ensuring appropriate responses to emergency situations.
For his part, Assistant Lecturer Mustafa Hussein Mughtath, Head of the Safety Unit at the Faculty of Engineering, affirmed the readiness of the unit and its specialized teams, which include evacuation, rescue, and firefighting teams. He noted that the essential supplies required to handle emergencies were available. He added that the unit conducts regular inspections of safety equipment and fire extinguishers, monitors their serviceability and compliance with requirements, and organizes safety guidance and awareness activities that help provide a safe university environment for the Faculty’s staff and students.
This course is part of the Faculty of Engineering’s ongoing efforts to promote a culture of safety and prevention and strengthen cooperation and coordination with the relevant authorities in the governorate.
Eng. Marwa Abbas Abd- Responsible for publishing the news in English on the official website, Government Media and Communications Division
Faculty of Engineering – University of Maysan
