Firefighter Khairul Intimidated After Posting Content About Helmets: Be Careful When Working

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A member of the Depok city fire department, Khairul Umam, stated that the pressure he has experienced has come not only through private messages but also on his personal social media accounts. According to Khairul, after the educational content about the function of helmets went viral, many people searched for his personal account on social media. He admitted that the comment section on his TikTok account was filled with various responses, including negative comments and intimidation. “On TikTok, there are many comments. On IG, not so many, but on TikTok, there are many, and I don’t respond to them,” Khairul told Kompas.com on Thursday (February 26, 2026). The messages were sent through the Direct Message (DM) feature and contained similar warnings to the intimidation he had previously received via WhatsApp. “Many people DM me, telling me to be careful when working, and so on,” he said. In private WhatsApp messages, the sender made intimidating statements, while also mentioning his personal data and that of his family. Khairul said that the perpetrator mentioned the complete address of his house and his wife’s house. In addition, the sender also knew the names of his parents. He emphasized that the content he created was intended for education and entertainment and was not intended to offend any particular party. “Thank God, for now, my family is still safe. Even though he (the sender of the message) mentioned the complete address of my house and my wife’s house. Fortunately, he doesn’t know the address of my parents’ house. Yes, but I know, he mentioned the names of my parents and my father,” said Khairul. For information, Khairul created content explaining the function of helmets as a safety tool. In the video, he mentioned that helmets are designed to protect the head from impacts, not to cause harm. KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced facts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy comfortable reading without ads through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.