Yerevan, February 25 – Four fire and rescue squads of the Yerevan City Rescue Department have been reequipped with modern fire trucks, a move aimed at significantly enhancing the operational capabilities and response efficiency of the service. The announcement was made following a visit by Aram Ghazaryan, Director of the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, to the Yerevan City Rescue Department.
Deputy Minister Ghazaryan Inspects Readiness and New Equipment
Deputy Minister Ghazaryan’s visit, accompanied by his deputies, focused on familiarizing himself with the organization of the service, the preparedness of the personnel, and their operational response capabilities. He toured the department’s premises, assessed working conditions, and specifically visited Fire and Rescue Squad No. 3.
Gevorg Galstyan, Head of the Yerevan City Rescue Department, presented the technical means of the unit to the Director of the Service and discussed challenges encountered during service. The reequipment of the four fire-rescue squads marks a significant upgrade in their ability to respond to emergencies effectively.
Modernization for Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Aram Ghazaryan examined the technical specifications and capabilities of the new vehicles, emphasizing that the operation of modern fire trucks will contribute to increasing the operational capabilities and response efficiency of the Service. This modernization is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and security of Yerevan’s residents.
Ghazaryan positively assessed the recorded indicators and also addressed the conceptual approaches to the transformation of the Rescue Service. He stressed the importance of continuous development of professional skills and retraining processes for the personnel, highlighting the commitment to ongoing improvement within the service.
Broader Context: Ongoing Reforms and Developments
This reequipment is part of a broader effort to strengthen Armenia’s rescue services. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is committed to providing its personnel with the best possible tools and training to meet the challenges of modern emergency response.
In other related news, pensions in Armenia are set to increase from April 1, as announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Additionally, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan reiterated Armenia’s commitment to international human rights mechanisms during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council. These developments underscore a period of active reform and progress across various sectors in Armenia.
The “Proposal to Armenia” youth platform also held its first meeting of the initiative group, signaling efforts to engage younger generations in the country’s future development.
