Tatarstan President took part in official opening of new fire station in Arsk

The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in opening of new fire station during a working trip to Arsk municipal district on November 1.

Total cost of the project made 41,5 mln roubles. 25 mln roubles was provided by the Tatarstan budget, 16,5 mln roubles – by other sources including Fund of fire safety, the Ministry of emergency situations on RT and local budget.

Today the issues of fire safety are of great importance in republic, Rustam Minnikhanov said. It implies first of all include ensuring safety of citizens, and objects of real sectors of economy.

Head of Republic reminded that the strong draught of 2010 which made us think about upgrading of facilities at fire stations, accurate training of fire services for any actions in emergency situations, and preventive measures on firefighting.

RT President granted keys of three new fire-fighting vehicles to employees of fire stations of Arsk municipal district.

We remind that in 2011 Tatarstan Government purchased 50 vehicles at the expense of the republican budget. OOO “Signaldortrans” (Naberezhnye Chelny) was involved in their re-equipment. In the nearest time fire stations of GU “Fire protection service of the Republic of Tatarstan” will receive these vehicles.

Chief of Volga regional centre of the Russian ministry of emergency situations lieutenant general Igor Panshin wished Arsk firemen to have less fires and granted a gym simulator.