The two teams, consisting of 45 highly skilled officers selected from firefighting and rescue units across Ho Chi Minh City, are recognized for their expertise and distinguished record, having collectively saved hundreds of lives.

At the ceremony, Lieutenant General Le Hong Nam, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department, described the units as a vital combat force for the city’s Firefighting and Rescue Police.

Equipped with advanced, mobile, and high-response capabilities, the teams are prepared to handle fire incidents, explosions, accidents, and other emergencies, particularly those occurring in complex urban environments such as the Thu Thiem Tunnel, underground and elevated metro stations, and other high-risk areas in Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition to their duties within the city, these teams are available to support neighboring provinces and engage in international firefighting and rescue missions if requested.

On this occasion, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee provided critical resources for the Firefighting and Rescue Police with an investment of 119 billion VND. The funding includes specialized vehicles, boats, canoes, underwater rescue vehicles, cameras, underwater communication systems, chemical response suits, victim detection devices, and equipment for both land and underwater operations.

Tuan Kiet