THE QUEZON CITY RESCUE TEAM

The 20-man rescue team from the Quezon City department of public order and safety poses for a photo opportunity shortly after winning top honors in the rescue boat and fire and rescue combat challenge (LGU category) in the recently concluded 2nd Pasig City Disaster Readiness Competition. The QC rescue team bested the cities of Manila, Pasay, Caloocan, Marikina and Valenzuela in the boat challenge while QC’s five-man fire and rescue combat team won over the rescue teams fielded by Pasay City and Caloocan City. Elmo San Diego, head of the DPOS and action officer of the QC disaster risk reduction management council is represented during the occasion by Noel Lansang, Disaster Control Division Chief and Col. Valentino Santacera, Executive Officer. Precy/ Ramir/ Ej/ Maureen Quiñones, PAISO