Hanoi proposes some specialised firefighting vehicles and ships to better facilitate firefighting activities in the city.
In their proposal to the municipal people's council, the committee said that despite some positive development in their recent firefighting activities, there are many shortcomings and challenges facing local firefighters.
"Improper urban planning in many areas has caused difficulties for firefighting work," the committee explained. "Hanoi has over 4,500 small streets and lanes with lengths of over 200 metres that fire engines are unable to access. Many illegal constructions have also affected firefighting activities. In addition, frequent traffic congestion especially during rush hours also pose a big challenge."
Meanwhile, local fighters are facing an equipment shortage. The city has 238 fire engines, but nearly 30 percent face frequent breakdowns.
To prepare for a better firefighting plan until 2030, the committee proposed to buy 99 fire engines and some specialised firefighting vehicles and ships to better facilitate firefighting activities in the city.
