Forestry Department completes training on 17 new fire engines
The Forestry Department has completed nationwide training for personnel on operating 17 new fire engines added to its fleet.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Forestry Department has completed nationwide training for its personnel on the operation of 17 new fire engines recently added to its fleet. The vehicles are equipped with modern safety systems and advanced operational capabilities for responding to forest fires.
Training programme
The programme combined classroom instruction with practical exercises and was delivered by the company that supplied the vehicles.
Specialist instructors from the manufacturer travelled to Cyprus to conduct the sessions.
Practical instruction
During the practical training, personnel were familiarised with operating the vehicles, using firefighting equipment and onboard systems, and applying safe driving techniques.
The training also covered the effective deployment of the engines in wildfire conditions.
Operational readiness
The department said continuous staff training is essential for the effective use of modern equipment.
It said the new fire engines and training for their operators significantly strengthen operational readiness and the ability to protect forests, the natural environment and the public from wildfires.
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