Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority of Oman

Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA)
Agency overview
Formed13 January 2013 (2013-01-13)
JurisdictionSultanate of Oman
HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
Websitewww.cdaa.gov.om

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority of Oman (CDAA) is a government agency in the Sultanate of Oman[1] responsible for civil defense, emergency response, and ambulance services.[2][3] It was formerly known as the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) until 2021.[4]

History and Establishment

The civil defense system in Oman originated in April 1972 with establishment of the first firefighting unit in Muscat under the Royal Oman Police (ROP).[5] Initially focused on firefighting, the unit expanded over time to include additional emergency response functions. In April 2004, ambulance services were introduced to extend emergency medical response.[6]

The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) was formally established as an independent entity through Royal Decree No. 3/2013, which merged the General Directorate of Civil Defence with the ROP’s Ambulance Division.[7] In 2021, Royal Decree No. 39/2021 renamed the organization from the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance always on hand in Oman to help people". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  2. ^ Maashani, Qasim Al (2024-07-29). "Civil Defence boosts emergency readiness for Khareef season". Oman Observer. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  3. ^ "Oman's CDAA activates ambulance services Salalah's Taqa and Saada area". The Arabian Stories News. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  4. ^ Thomas, Alvin (2021-04-25). "Royal Decree To Change The Name Of PACDA - OERLive". Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  5. ^ "Video: Watch how PACDA has been keeping residents and citizens safe since the 1970s". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  6. ^ "First Oman Civil Defence and Ambulance Conference and Exhibition 2023". ICDO. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  7. ^ "Royal Decree 3/2013 Establishing the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance – Decree". Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  8. ^ Posts, Muscat Daily (2021-04-24). "HM issues Royal Decree on Civil Defence Authority". Muscat Daily. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
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