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Vietnam's firefighting force to debut at world rescue championship
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security will compete for the first time at an international fire and rescue sports championship, offering the nation's emergency personnel a platform to exchange expertise with global counterparts.
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Colonel Hoang Ngoc Huynh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Fire and Rescue Police Department, outlined the significance of the competition during a rehearsal event, emphasizing that the championship represents a milestone for Vietnam's emergency response sector.
The participation will serve multiple strategic objectives for Vietnam's firefighting and rescue forces, according to fire department officials. The event is expected to facilitate knowledge-sharing with international emergency services, bolster professional capabilities, and strengthen training methodologies among Vietnamese personnel.
By competing on the world stage, Vietnam's fire and rescue police aim to enhance their operational readiness and gain exposure to international best practices in emergency response. The championship provides an opportunity to benchmark the nation's firefighting standards against global counterparts.
The debut participation reflects Vietnam's commitment to elevating its disaster response infrastructure and integrating its emergency services into the international community of fire and rescue professionals.
Photo: Firefighters at work on Tuong Pho Street, Da Lat, Vietnam, December 2011. Diane Selwyn via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).