Fire and Rescue Department mobilises 25,592 personnel, 1,248 assets ahead of Northeast Monsoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A total of 25,592 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), along with 1,248 assets, are on standby to face the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon (MTL), which is expected to begin tomorrow and last until March next year.

JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the department had strengthened its operational planning by ensuring personnel availability, asset and logistical readiness, and the strategic deployment of resources to deal with possible disasters throughout the period.

He added that during the initial phase of the monsoon, from November this year to January next year, three to five episodes of continuous heavy rain were expected, potentially increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and locations near rivers.

The conditions could also cause rough seas and rising sea levels in the South China Sea, due to persistent northeast winds.

“Our priority is public safety. JBPM has formulated a comprehensive response strategy covering prevention and mitigation, planning and preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery,” he said in a statement here yesterday.

In planning its operational preparedness, JBPM had taken into account 3,682 flood hotspots identified nationwide, based on data from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). The data would serve as a guide in determining the priority deployment of personnel and assets, according to risk levels and on-the-ground requirements.

He said to expedite response efforts in high-risk areas, 29 Rapid Response Teams (PGC) had been mobilised, while Regional Forward Bases (RFB) in Penang, Terengganu and Johor had been activated to facilitate the deployment of personnel and assets to locations requiring assistance.

“In terms of personnel, JBPM’s preparedness plan includes 13,631 full-time fire officers (PSM), 2,227 Auxiliary Fire Officers (PBB), 8,956 Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) members and 62 engineering personnel.

“Leave restrictions of between 80 and 100 per cent have also been imposed, according to operational needs, particularly in states at risk of being affected, to ensure sufficient personnel are available,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said rapid response capabilities had also been strengthened through the involvement of the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) and the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) to provide emergency medical assistance and carry out flood rescue operations.

“JBPM has also prepared 571 light transport vehicles, 144 heavy transport vehicles and 529 marine assets, in addition to four helicopters and three drones, to support rescue operations. It has also provided 150 community boats to help local residents take early action during emergencies, with due consideration given to safety,” he said.

Nor Hisham said that, apart from flood risks, JBPM was also monitoring expected weather changes during the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon, from January to March next year, when rainfall is expected to decrease, particularly in the northern part of the Peninsula and Sabah. Meanwhile, the influence of a very strong El Nino phenomenon could lead to hotter and drier conditions, and a higher risk of more extreme heatwaves.

“JBPM will continue to strengthen its preparedness and cooperation with relevant agencies to ensure that rescue operations and emergency assistance can be carried out efficiently and effectively, to protect lives, public safety and property throughout the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon,” he said. — Bernama

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吉隆坡，10 月 27 日讯——马来西亚消防救援局 (JBPM) 已派出 25,592 名官员和工作人员，以及 1,248 件资产，随时准备应对 2026/2027 年东北季风 (MTL)。预计东北季风将于明日开始，持续到明年 3 月。

马来西亚灾害与灾害管理局局长拿督斯里诺希山·穆罕默德表示，该部门已加强了行动计划，确保人员配备充足、资产和后勤准备就绪，并战略性地部署资源，以应对这一时期可能发生的灾害。

他还补充说，在季风初期，即今年 11 月至明年 1 月期间，预计将出现三到五次持续强降雨，这可能会增加低洼地区和河流附近地区发生洪水的风险。

持续的东北风也可能导致南海海况恶劣和海平面上升。

“我们的首要任务是公共安全。JBPM制定了一项全面的应对战略，涵盖预防和缓解、规划和准备、应急响应以及灾后恢复，”他昨天在此发表的一份声明中说。

在制定作战准备计划时，JBPM 参考了灌溉排水部 (DID) 提供的数据，确定了全国范围内 3682 个洪水高发区。这些数据将作为指导，根据风险等级和现场需求，确定人员和资产的优先部署。

他表示，为了加快高风险地区的应对工作，已动员了 29 个快速反应小组 (PGC)，同时已在槟城、登嘉楼和柔佛设立了区域前沿基地 (RFB)，以便向需要援助的地点部署人员和资产。

“就人员而言，JBPM 的准备计划包括 13,631 名全职消防官员 (PSM)、2,227 名辅助消防官员 (PBB)、8,956 名志愿消防队 (PBS) 成员和 62 名工程人员。

“根据运营需要，尤其是在可能受到影响的州，还实施了 80% 到 100% 的休假限制，以确保有足够的人员可用，”他说。

与此同时，他表示，通过紧急医疗救援服务队（EMRS）和水上救援队（PPDA）的参与，快速反应能力也得到了加强，以提供紧急医疗援助并开展洪水救援行动。

“JBPM还准备了571辆轻型运输车辆、144辆重型运输车辆和529艘海上救援船只，以及4架直升机和3架无人机，以支持救援行动。此外，还提供了150艘社区船只，帮助当地居民在紧急情况下尽早采取行动，并充分考虑了安全因素。”他说道。

诺希沙姆表示，除了洪水风险外，马来西亚气象局（JBPM）还在密切关注明年1月至3月东北季风最后阶段的预期天气变化，预计届时降雨量将减少，尤其是在马来半岛北部和沙巴州。与此同时，强厄尔尼诺现象的影响可能导致气温升高、气候干燥，并增加极端热浪发生的风险。

“JBPM将继续加强准备工作，并与相关机构加强合作，以确保在2026/2027年东北季风期间，能够高效、有效地开展救援行动和紧急援助，从而保护生命、公共安全和财产安全。”他说道。——马新社

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