The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, has finalized contracts for the acquisition of 581 vehicles to enhance the fleets of the Fire Brigade, Coast Guard, Ministry of National Defence, and Hellenic Police, as part of the “AEGIS” program.
These new vehicles will significantly improve the firefighting, civil protection, rescue, healthcare, and overall response capabilities of the security forces.
The Fire Brigade will receive 59 water trucks in three types: four-wheel drive units with a capacity of 350 liters, urban vehicles holding 1,000 liters, and four-wheel drive trucks with an extended cab, each capable of carrying 6,000 liters of water.
The Coast Guard will be strengthened with 462 vehicles, including 431 motorcycles. The contracts also cover material and personnel transport vans, buses, roadside assistance vehicles, and a crane truck.
The Ministry of National Defence will acquire 37 ambulances, serving as mobile pre-hospital care units, along with eight buses. Additionally, the Hellenic Police are set to receive 15 mini-buses ranging from 6 to 7.5 meters in length to meet their operational needs.
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