Civil Defense Unit
Occupational Safety, Risk Management, and Comprehensive Campus Protection
Mr. Head of the Civil Defense Unit
Head of the Civil Defense UnitThe Civil Defense Unit is one of the vital organizational and security units in the college. It is responsible for providing comprehensive protection for students, faculty, staff, as well as educational and athletic buildings and facilities. The unit works to promote a culture of occupational health and safety, and maintains all firefighting and early warning systems to ensure a safe university environment prepared for all emergency situations.
👁️ Vision
Achieving the highest levels of safety and comprehensive prevention in the college, and establishing a safe campus environment free from accidents and hazards, based on the best national and international civil defense standards and practices.
🚀 Mission
Protecting lives and public property in the college through maintaining firefighting and alarm systems, spreading preventive awareness, organizing training courses and evacuation drills for students and personnel, and maintaining constant readiness for rapid response.
🎯 Objectives of the Civil Defense Unit:
- Applying and updating all safety and security requirements issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense.
- Conducting periodic inspections and ensuring the complete readiness of fire extinguishers, safety equipment, and emergency exits.
- Organizing workshops, first-aid courses, and real and simulated evacuation drills for students and staff.
- Preparing and designating safe evacuation maps and routes for all buildings, halls, and athletic fields.
- Direct coordination and integration with the Governorate's Civil Defense Directorate, medical teams, and security forces.
📋 Responsibilities and Duties of the Unit:
- Daily field monitoring of firefighting equipment and early warning systems to ensure their suitability and maintenance.
- Direct supervision of civil defense night shifts and ensuring safety during major events, conferences, and examinations.
- Forming civil defense and safety teams from college personnel and assigning emergency roles and tasks to them.
- Distributing awareness leaflets and posters on fire prevention and proper conduct during emergencies.
- Preparing periodic reports on facility and building safety and submitting necessary recommendations to the College Deanship.
