High Acidity 'No Problem'... Gyeongnam Fire Department Deploys First Mountainous Terrain Pump Truck in Real Operation

The multi-purpose special vehicle optimized for wildfire and flood sites, the 'Heomji Pump Truck,' has been deployed in Gimhae for the first time in Gyeongnam.

The Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters announced on the 21st that the Heomji Pump Truck has been stationed at the Naewoe 119 Safety Center within the Gimhae Dongbu Fire Station and will begin field dispatch from that day.

Multipurpose special vehicle terrain pump.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

According to the headquarters, the Heomji Pump Truck can carry 3.3 tons of water and can travel on highlands with a 45-degree slope.

It is equipped with both regular hoses and high-pressure hoses, allowing it to spray water on fire points even while moving, making it effective for wildfire suppression.

With high wheels and an exhaust pipe located on the top, it can operate in water up to 1.2 meters deep, making it suitable for rescuing people in flood-affected areas.

As an all-weather four-wheel-drive vehicle, it can perform various missions in disaster areas that are difficult for regular vehicles to access.

Kim Jaebyeong, the head of the headquarters, said, “Gyeongnam has the third largest forest area in the country, so we introduced this vehicle to protect the lives of residents and prevent disasters from wildfires.” He added, “We have completed thorough equipment operation training and user education over the past three weeks, and we will do our best to respond effectively to any disaster in the future.”

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