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= Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (MVFRA) = Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (Abbreviation: MVFRA; Malay: Persatuan Bomba Sukarela, Jalan San Peng) is an active non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) search and rescue team in Malaysia. MVFRA is lead by Captain K.Balasupramaniam PPN. PKPB. PJB. F.COM, one of the founder that set up the Association in 1991. MVFRA has responded to most major international SAR and relief operations. MVFRA's operation is run solely by its volunteer members. Volunteer members are trained and divided into three categories: Red Zone Volunteers (skillful members with many years of experience and undergone various multi skill training in search and rescue operation and disaster response operation), Yellow Zone Volunteers (members who provide operation support) and Green Zone Volunteers (members who handle technical maintenance). As a non-profit and non governmental organization, MVFRA works together with corporate entity to run its activities and program.

Objectives
The three (3) objectives of the Association is:-
 * 1) To educate member of public on Disaster Preparedness and survival skills through various measures.
 * 2) To provide search and rescue aid locally and internationally during emergency and disaster.
 * 3) To provide relief operation locally and internationally in times of natural disaster.

Insignia
The white Maltese Cross with blue line signifies the volunteerism spirit and represent the unity and harmony in Malaysia. The white colour represents volunteerism and blue colour represents courage.

Above the Maltese Cross is the acronym of the Association's full name in English. The red colour represents bravery.

Below the Maltese Cross is the word 'Fire & Rescue' which carries the 2 main objectives of the Association, which is fire safety and rescue.

In the middle of the Maltese Cross, the Fireman Hat represents protection of volunteer members during operation; the Fireman Axe represents humanitarian aid and service to the local operation and international operation during disaster.

In the middle of the Maltese Cross behind the Fireman Hat, the 2 horizontal pike poles represent the Association's pride in serving the nation; the 2 sling hooks above the end of pike poles represent the friendship of every members and volunteers and solidarity with each other.

In the middle of the Maltese Cross below the Fireman Hat, the Star of Life represents every protected rescue victim will be given medical assistance immediate on site.

Motto
"Serving Beyond the Limits"

Response Capacity
Local Emergency in 14 minutes

Local Disaster around Peninsular Malaysia in 24 hours

Local Crisis in 48 hours

International Disaster in 48 hours

Operation Capacity

 * Ambulance Service
 * Fire Emergency Response
 * Search and Rescue Operation
 * Flood / Water Rescue Operation
 * Jungle Search and Rescue Operationh
 * Body Recovery Operation

Support Logistics

 * One (1) Fire & Rescue Engine (Hino Ranger)
 * One (1) Emergency Ambulance (Toyota Hiace)
 * Four (4) Search and Rescue Unit (Land Rover TD 300)
 * One (1) Multi Purpose Disaster Respond Truck (Handalan)
 * Two (2) Rescue Boat
 * Two (2) Responder Bike (Kawasaki 150cc)
 * Two (2) Transporter Unit (Nissan Urvan)



Inventories
= SAR & Relief Operations =

International Operations

 * 1) 2003 Bam Earthquake (Iran)
 * 2) 2004 Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami (Indonesia)
 * 3) 2007 Peru Earthquake Food Aid Operation (Peru)
 * 4) 2008 SiChuan Earthquake (China)
 * 5) 2008 Cyclone Nargis Food Aid Operation (Myanmar)
 * 6) 2009 Typhoon Ketsana (Philippines known as Typhon Ondoy) Relief Operation (Philippines)
 * 7) 2011 Thailand Flood Operation
 * 8) 2015 Nepal Earthquake (Nepal)
 * 9) 2015 Nepal Earthquake Healing Heart Operation (Nepal)

Local Operations

 * 1) 1991 Bright Sparklers Firework Disaster (Sg Buloh, Malaysia)
 * 2) 1992 Choon Hong III Port Klang Fire Tragedy
 * 3) 1993 Hill View Highland Tragedy (Ulu Klang, Malaysia)
 * 4) 2008 Bukit Antarabangsa Landslide (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
 * 5) 2011 Segamat Flood Relief Operation (Johor)
 * 6) 2010 Kedah Flood Relief Operation (Kedah)
 * 7) 2010 Perlis Flood Relief Operation (Perlis)
 * 8) 2010 Langkawi Bukit Malut Fire Victim Relief Operation (Kedah)
 * 9) 2009 Penan Food Aid Operation
 * 10) 2011 Alor Gajah Flood Relief Operation (Malacca)
 * 11) 2012 Hulu Langat Flood Rescue Evacuation Operation
 * 12) 2013 Simpang Pulai Genting Highland Bus Accident Tragedy
 * 13) 2014 Kota Bahru Flood Relief Operation (Kelantan)
 * 14) 2014 Kemaman Flood Relief Operation (Terengganu)
 * 15) 2014 Perak Flood Relief Operation (Perak)
 * 16) 2014 Pahang Flood Relief Operation
 * 17) 2015 Sabah Earthquake Rescue Operation
 * 18) 2015 Beaufort Flood Relief Operation (Sabah)
 * 19) 2015 Ranau Relief Operation (Sabah)

= Community Initiatives = MVFRA has initiated various community effort that benefit the community. Among the programmes are The Fire Kids Club Safety Workshop   , Road Rescue Riders Learn to Save Lives in Road Accident, Cycle Safely Programme , Fire Hydrant Adoption and Home Safe Home Programmes, Nature Ranger Camps, L2K Leadership & Survival Camp, Flood Survival & Drowning Risk Awareness Campaign  , Family Road Safety Programme. Since incorporation, MVFRA has trained more that 70,000 children on fire safety, survival skill and prevention measures. MVFRA also initiated the Birthday Visit Programme as outreach community programme by visiting birthday parties and teaching kids basic fire safety.

= Recognitions =
 * Appreciation from the Government of Indonesia - Banda Acheh Tsunami Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of People Republic of China - Sichuan Earthquake Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Iran - Bam Iran Earthquake SAR Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Philippines - Ondoy Disaster Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Myanmar - Cyclone Nargis Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Thailand - Bangkok Flood Relief Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Peru - Earthquake Relief Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Nepal - Earthquake SAR Operation
 * Appreciation from the Government of Malaysia - Hill View Highland Tower SAR Operation
 * Appreciation from the Prime Minister Department for Patriotism Program
 * Appreciation from the Ministry of Works for Community Ambulance Response
 * Appreciation from Ministry of Housing & Local Government for Community Education
 * Appreciation from Malaysian Institute of Fire Engineers for Public Education on Fire Safety

MVFRA hold the largest flag made out of mineral water bottles record on March 10,2009 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The largest flag of 24.4m x 12.2m is made out of empty mineral water bottles stuffed with blue, yellow and red recycled colour paper. The feat was a collaboration with Ue3 Shopping Complex and students from SM Taman Maluri, Kampung Pandan. The aim of the project is to encourage recycling, inculcate volunteering spirit among youth and also patriotism spirit. The largest flag was displayed at Dataran Merdeka during the 42nd National Day celebrations.

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