What new equipment is the Odisha Fire Service using for disaster response?

The Odisha Fire Service is inducting a specialized hazardous material (Hazmat) vehicle to strengthen its disaster response capabilities.

What types of emergencies can the new Hazmat vehicle handle?

The Hazmat vehicle is equipped to tackle chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.

How is the Odisha Fire Service preparing its personnel for modern emergencies?

OFES personnel are undergoing intensive training in specialized domains, including CBRN handling and urban search and rescue, in collaboration with the NDRF.

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Odisha Fire Service Gets High-Tech Hazmat Vehicle

2 Feb

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Summary

Specialized Hazmat vehicle to enhance disaster response capabilities.
Vehicle detects and identifies chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Personnel are undergoing intensive training in specialized disaster response domains.

Odisha Fire Service Gets High-Tech Hazmat Vehicle

The Odisha Fire and Emergency Service (OFES) is bolstering its disaster response capabilities by introducing a specialized hazardous material (Hazmat) vehicle. This advanced unit is set to handle chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies across the state.

Director-General Sudhansu Sarangi highlighted the Hazmat vehicle as a crucial force multiplier, equipped with sensors for detecting various threats. The vehicle can also assess accidental or deliberate releases of hazardous substances, aiding responders in quickly evaluating danger scales. Inspector-General Uma Shankar Dash noted its ability to reach leak sources in difficult areas, improving operational efficiency.