Beryslav District Launches Volunteer Fire Department to Boost Safety

A volunteer fire department has been launched in the Beryslav district to help rescuers fight fires and prevent emergencies.

This was reported by the press service of the Kherson Regional State Administration.

The main goal of the new unit is to respond quickly to fires, especially in remote villages where there are no professional fire departments. This will allow for faster assistance, minimizing damage and saving lives.

Andriy Masharo, Head of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Kherson Oblast, emphasized that the creation of such teams is not only about protecting property but also, above all, about the safety of people. He thanked everyone who contributed to this important project.

The volunteers have already been trained and are ready to perform their tasks.

Earlier, the Kherson City Military Administration received another powerful assistance from the General Council of the Kennemerland Security Region in the Netherlands. Also, Ukrainians in the Netherlands, the Charitable Foundation "Razom" (Harlem), provided a huge support.

Earlier it was reported that this foundation also donated a fire truck to Ecopolis, a municipal enterprise of the Kherson City Council that operates a solid waste landfill. This is a very timely help, as there are frequent fires at the landfill - sometimes the garbage catches fire, sometimes there are deliberate arsons.

It was also mentioned that in the Kherson region, firefighters in Lyubymivka of the Novovorontsov community received new special vehicles. The brand new Mercedes, which the rescuers received, is equipped with the necessary hoses, radios, fire suits and helmets.

Kherson rescuers also received a new fire truck. The firefighters received a Scania vehicle. It is fully equipped with everything needed to extinguish fires and provide assistance in emergencies.

Андрій Колісніченко