A total of 52 officers and soldiers from highly elite firefighting and rescue police units across 10 Vietnamese localities have successfully completed a 10-day training course in Hanoi.

This initiative was designed to enhance their professional skills and prepare them for challenging rescue operations.

The training, conducted by the Ministry of Public Security’s Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department, from January 8 to 17 at the ministry’s training and response center for fire safety and rescue for 52 police officers and soldiers who were chosen from elite firefighting and rescue teams from 10 provinces and cities.

Major Vu Duy Hung, one of the trainers, highlighted that the trainees were responsible for critical tasks such as extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue operations during emergencies, including fires in townhouses, tanker truck fires, rescuing victims from deep pits, and rescuing individuals trapped on high floors, among other scenarios.

Captain Bui Nguyen Nghi, another instructor from the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Training and Response Center, emphasized that the trainees were selected for their exceptional skills in firefighting and rescue operations, as well as their physical fitness.

The 10-day course provided in-depth instruction on firefighting and rescue techniques, with contributions from both domestic and international experts.

The main goal of the training was to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for dealing with complex, long-lasting fires, explosions, and other emergencies.

Furthermore, the training also focused on boosting the physical fitness of the trainees and teaching them the fundamental tasks and principles involved in the operations of an elite fire and rescue police force.

Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Dinh Phu from Son La Province shared a memorable experience from five years ago when he helped rescue four people trapped in the Nui Hai cave.

The rescue was particularly challenging due to the nearly-300-meter-high cliffs and slippery terrain.

After many hours of planning and executing various measures, the team successfully brought the victims to safety.

This experience was later used by Major Hung in the training, illustrating how to approach similar rescue situations in high altitudes or caves.

Captain Pham Truong Tuan Anh from the Hanoi police department also shared his experience, stating that in the capital, they often face incidents involving painters, air conditioner repairmen, and glass installers who become trapped in high-rise buildings.

These rescue operations require careful planning, which was put into practice during a related exercise in the training course.

During a firefighting drill, the trainees wore protective suits and gas masks weighing up to 20kg, simulating real firefighting scenarios to hone their skills in responding to emergencies effectively.

Major Nguyen Huu Dao, with over 22 years of service from the Ho Chi Minh City police department, reflected on his experience handling both large and small fires Vietnam’s largest city.

His dedication to constantly improving his rescue skills aligns with his commitment to the core value that "people's lives are above all."

According to the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department, a special elite firefighting and rescue police force has been established across 10 central-run provincial and municipal police departments on a trial basis, with the aim of building a force of highly trained personnel capable of responding swiftly to both land and water fire emergencies.

These elite units not only carry out local tasks but also serve as core teams in international rescue and relief missions, the department said.

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