Applause for our first responders

I am glad that Dubai Civil Defence workers are receiving acknowledgement for what they did, instead of being criticised for what they could not do ( Dubai Marina tower firefighters awarded for saving pets’ lives, July 26).

Dubai is a young city and there is a lot still to achieve in terms of animal welfare, but this is a step in the right direction.

Let’s embrace that positive thought and join in saying “well done” to the DCD. Shelagh Estment, Dubai

True power comes from helping those who can’t help themselves. Randall Mohammed, Dubai