PRCS KP and ICRC Conclude 2-Day Safety & Security Training for Security Guards and Drivers

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), successfully concluded a two-day Safety & Security Training for security guards and drivers on 2–3 December 2025. The training brought together 25 participants from the PRCS Provincial Headquarters and District Branches, aiming to strengthen safety awareness and operational preparedness across PRCS KP.

The comprehensive training program focused on enhancing participants’ knowledge and practical skills to ensure safe and secure humanitarian operations. Throughout the two days, participants actively engaged in a wide range of critical sessions, including:

• PRCS Safety & Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Minimum Security Requirements (MSRs)

• Security awareness, personal safety, and threat identification

• Field movement planning and convoy safety

• Road safety and defensive driving techniques

• Explosive hazard safety and weapon contamination awareness

• Stress management in high-risk environments

• Roles and responsibilities of security guards

• Fire safety and basic firefighting

• First Aid for security staff and drivers

• Incident reporting and communication protocols

• Practical exercises and simulations, including fire response, first aid scenarios, and evacuation drills

The core safety and security sessions were facilitated by Mr. Arif, Safety & Security Manager PRCS Merged Areas, who shared valuable field-based insights and best practices. An important session on Weapon Contamination was delivered by ICRC WeC Officer Mr. Ijaz, while Mr. Sajid Ali Khan, Deputy Director First Aid Programme, conducted a detailed and hands-on First Aid training for participants.

The training was further honored by the presence of Chairman PRCS KP, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, and Acting Provincial Secretary, Dr. Iftikhar, who attended both the opening and closing ceremonies. Addressing the participants, the Chairman emphasized the critical role of well-trained security and driving staff in ensuring the safety of personnel, assets, and beneficiaries, particularly in challenging operational environments across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PRCS KP also extended special appreciation to the PRCS Merged Areas Branch for their continued facilitation and technical support, which played a key role in the successful organization of the training.

Through initiatives like this, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains committed to building the capacity of its staff, strengthening safety culture, and ensuring effective and secure humanitarian service delivery across the province.