The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations has received specialized search and rescue equipment, as well as communications and navigation devices. The assistance, worth approximately €751,000, was provided as part of cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and NATO, IPN reports.
The equipment was presented at an official handover ceremony held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU). The event was attended by Agne Gleveckaite, Head of the NATO Liaison Office in the Republic of Moldova; Victor Grosu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Inspectorate’s leadership.
According to IGSU, the equipment will help modernize and strengthen the institutional and operational capabilities of rescue workers and firefighters in responding to emergencies.
Optical systems for monitoring structural stability and locating victims trapped beneath rubble will enhance rescuers’ safety during search and rescue operations, particularly when damaged buildings are at risk of collapse.
Following the official handover ceremony, rescue personnel from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) conducted a demonstration exercise, showcasing the use and capabilities of the new equipment.
