Rustam Minnikhanov and Vladimir Puchkov present new vehicles to employees of the Ministry of emergency situations and Ministry of health care

Russian Minister of emergency situations Vladimir Puchkov and President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov participated in solemn presentation of special vehicles to employees of the RT Ministry of emergency situations and Ministry of health care.

Vladimir Puchkov said: “We have made one more step forward to increase life safety of Tatarstan citizens. For years Russian Ministry of emergency situations and republican authorities have been dealing with development of the system of prevention and liquidation of emergency situations in republic. The decision to hold Universiade in Kazan was made considering that safety problems are solved here on the highest level. Today we are presenting state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment to fire guard garrison. It is another contribution to increasing operational capability of our units that protect life and health of our citizens in peace time.”

“I express special gratitude to the Russian Government, federal ministries of emergency situations and health care for devoting much attention to our republic. Let new vehicles ensure peace and stability in our republic,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Due to today’s event autopark of Kazan fire guard garrison is completely renewed. Old vehicles will be used in regions and by volunteer fire brigades.