Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire service has received six enclosed trailer units equipped for technical rescue operations under the Epikentrosis project, co-funded by the European Union and national funds from Cyprus and Greece.
Deployment across districts
One trailer will be assigned to each district fire directorate to strengthen response capabilities for natural and other disasters.
The units may also be deployed to assist other countries when required.
Equipment installation
The special disaster response unit, Emak, is fitting the equipment into the trailers.
Fire chief Nikos Longinos inspected the process, which was overseen by Emak commander Charalambos Charalambous.