In the year proclaimed "Independent, Eternally Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses," as part of the "Health and Happiness" mass cultural events on physical education, sports, and a healthy lifestyle, held in our country from April 1 to 30 to mark World Health Day, a firefighting competition among young fire brigades consisting of schoolchildren was held on the open field of Sports School No. 14 in the city of Turkmenabat. The competition was organized by the Fire Safety Department of the Lebap Velayat Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan. In accordance with paragraph 8 of part 2 of article 5 of the Law of Turkmenistan "On Fire Safety" and on the basis of order No. 26 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan dated March 28, 2026, schoolchildren from the etraps of Garabekevyul, Farap, Kerki, Dovletli, Koytendag, Halach, Khodjambaz, Dyanev, Darganata and Chardzhev, who arrived under the guidance of teachers, demonstrated their skills and took part in performances prepared for this zone, strictly observing fire safety rules.
The firefighters' highly competitive and impressive performances, masterfully executed, were recognized by representatives of the Fire Safety Department of the Lebap Velayat Police Department, the Lebap Velayat Association of Trade Unions, the Velayat Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, and the Velayat Branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan, who congratulated the winners on their victory. First place went to the young firefighters from Garabekevyul Etrap, second place to Charjew Etrap, and third place to Farap Etrap.
Valuable gifts were presented by the Lebap Velayat Association of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan, the Lebap Velayat Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, and the Lebap Velayat Branch of the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan. In turn, the Fire Safety Department of the Lebap Velayat Police Department awarded each group with certificates of honor, medals, and diplomas, and the schoolchildren from the Garabekevul district, selected from among the participants and who took first place, were awarded a cup for actively demonstrating their talents.
At the conclusion of the competition, it was noted that the enthusiasm, energy, and skills of the schoolchildren who participated in the practical fire sports event will make a significant contribution to the future prosperity of our country. Responsible officials from the Lebap Velayat Police Department's fire safety department reminded participants of the rules for using electrical equipment and systems, the maintenance and operation of lighting equipment, and the fire-fighting equipment that must be available in all institutions and organizations, regardless of their type, including rules for maintaining and using fire extinguishers, and general fire safety regulations.
