Representatives of the city and district emergency services of the region received keys to modern vehicles.
The rescuers received two fire tankers AC 5.0-40(5309) based on MAZ chassis. The new equipment was handed over to the Vitebsk City Department for Emergency Situations and the Orsha City and District Department for Emergency Situations.
In addition, the fleet of district departments was replenished with seven LADA Niva Legend passenger cars. The vehicles were sent to the Sharkovshchyna, Dubrovno, Dokshytsy, Ushachy, Senno, Orsha, and Postavy district departments.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations units also received three MAZ "Kupava" 2331N2 command vehicles, which will be used by the Vitebsk City, Orsha City, and Glubokoye Departments for Emergency Situations.
The event included an award ceremony for the best employees of the emergency services, dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the service and the professional holiday for those who protect our lives – Rescuer's Day.
– It is a pleasure to meet with you again in this solemn setting. We have clearly organized and coordinated the system for preventing and responding to emergencies, within the framework of the state civil defense system. It is important for us to continue our work in cooperation with all economic entities and authorities. I want you to proudly bear the title of rescuer and serve with honor for the safety of our native Belarus. Discipline and responsibility at all levels will allow us not only to maintain our current position but also to multiply the results achieved, – noted the Head of the Regional Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Colonel of Internal Service Sergey Meleshkin.
More than 30 employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Vitebsk region were awarded with commendations, diplomas and medals for high professionalism, conscientious service and contribution to ensuring the safety of the population.
"Vitebskiye Vesti"