On April 30, the 373th anniversary of the establishment of the service across the country is celebrated by over 400,000 people. fire protection specialists.
There are over 1.5 thousand fire garrisons, including over 24,000 units, and there are over 66 thousand in service. hardware units. Today, the fire brigade is a modern operational structure, solving the most important tasks of fire protection, capable of operating effectively in various emergency situations.
It is difficult to overestimate the work of firefighters — in the last year alone, about 390,000 firefighters were put out by their efforts. fires, 35 thousand people were saved human beings.
The department is also actively developing voluntary fire protection. Since the beginning of this year, volunteers have taken part in extinguishing over 5,000 fires, while extinguishing 400 fires on their own. Volunteer firefighters saved 79 people.
Every day firefighters — «fire extinguishers» as they are also called — not only do their duty, but risk their lives to go into the fire in the name of saving lives.
Representatives of other ministries and departments of Russia congratulate EMERCOM of Russia on the day of fire protection.
Special words of gratitude go to veterans who share their unique experience with young professionals. Firefighters are on duty every day, regardless of weekends or holidays.
