Rescue 1122 Shangla provided emergency response services in 368 incidents across the district during the month of May, offering medical assistance and rescue support to hundreds of people, according to the monthly performance report released by District Emergency Officer Engineer Malik Sher Dil Khan.
Performance Highlights
The report highlights the continued efforts of Rescue 1122 personnel to protect lives and property across Shangla, including in remote and mountainous areas where difficult terrain often poses challenges to emergency response operations. Despite limited resources, the department maintained prompt response services and ensured timely assistance to those in need.
Breakdown of Emergencies
Sharing details of the department’s monthly performance, Engineer Malik Sher Dil Khan said that Rescue 1122 responded to a total of 368 emergencies during May. These included 174 medical emergencies, 19 road traffic accidents, seven fire incidents, and three drowning cases. Rescue teams also recovered seven vehicles that had become stranded due to accidents, mechanical failures, and other emergency situations.
He said that rescue personnel responded swiftly to all reported incidents, providing first aid and emergency medical treatment to injured and ill individuals before shifting them to nearby healthcare facilities for further care. He added that the ability of Rescue 1122 teams to reach distant and difficult mountainous areas in a timely manner reflects the professionalism, dedication, and operational readiness of the emergency service.
Hospital Referral Service
The District Emergency Officer further disclosed that, under the Hospital Referral Service, Rescue 1122 transferred 155 patients from various hospitals in Shangla to teaching hospitals and major medical centres across the province for advanced treatment during the month. The referred patients included accident victims, heart patients, and individuals suffering from other serious and complex medical conditions requiring specialized care.
Engineer Malik Sher Dil noted that patient referral services remain an important component of Rescue 1122’s operations, particularly in districts where advanced medical facilities are not readily available and critically ill patients require transportation to specialized healthcare institutions.
Call Volume and Unnecessary Calls
The report also revealed that the Rescue 1122 control room received a total of 14,979 calls during May. Of these, only 368 were genuine emergency calls requiring an immediate response. The remaining calls included 13,319 non-emergency or unnecessary calls and 1,447 dropped calls.
He reaffirmed that Rescue 1122 Shangla remains fully committed to serving the public under the guidance of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Director General Rescue 1122 Shah Fahad, and other relevant authorities. He stated that all available resources are being utilized to maintain preparedness and ensure an effective response to emergencies and disasters throughout the district.
