King Mswati III promotes six ENFRES officers

During the third National Fire Day celebration at Matsapha International Airport, King Mswati III promoted six officers within the Eswatini National Fire, Rescue and Emergency Service (ENFRES) to the rank of Divisional Officer. These appointments, which include Mpendulo David Dlamini, Musa V Simelane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Bheki Vilakati, Phindile Tembe, and Patience Nkonyane, were made to fill vacancies left by deceased senior personnel and to strengthen the service's organizational structure.

The King noted a 13% decline in fire incidents compared to the previous year but warned against complacency. He emphasized that fire prevention is a shared responsibility, urging community involvement and suggesting that motorists carry fire extinguishers to contain incidents before emergency teams arrive. Highlighting the economic impact of fires, the King noted that damage to industrial facilities can result in millions of emalangeni in losses and job instability.