Karan Hands Over Ambulance To Fire Authority
The National Fire Authority plays a significant role in our country’s fire and emergency management services delivery to the various communities around the country, says Yogesh Karan.
The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister made the remarks when he handed over a new ambulance to the National Fire Authority at Walu Bay on Tuesday.
“The ambulance as I understand will be assigned to the Hidden Paradise of Savusavu, in fulfilment of the Honourable Prime Minister’s commitment to the people of Savusavu,” Mr Karan said.
He also revealed that the National Fire Authority had attended to 10,799 ambulance calls which averages 2694 calls per year.
“It is Government’s plan, as well as that of the National Fire Authority, to ensure that this essential service expands into all the areas,” Mr Karan said.
“The Government continues to assist the Ambulance service around the country with an operating grant of $1.6 million.
“This is part of the Government’s commitment in the effective and efficient delivery of the Ambulance service and care during emergency incidents.”
The ambulance was donated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China through a bilateral aid assistance programme.
Source: DEPTFO News
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