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• Vietnam Fire Department Implements Stricter Fire Safety Regulation

  08-03-2024 13:12 via thebigredguide.com
  In 2023, Vietnam experienced a staggering 3,440 fires, resulting in the tragic loss of 146 lives, with 109 individuals sustaining injuries.The economic toll was equally devastating, with property losses estimated at approximately 878 billion Vietnamese dong (US$36.1 million). These alarming statistics underscore the critical need for heightened vigilance and stringent fire safety regulations.fire safety standardsSeveral projects have been undertaken, prompting the establishment of robust fire sa
  
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• Troy Fire Crews Utilizes Digital Alerts to Protect Emergency Vehicles

  08-03-2024 11:54 via thebigredguide.com
  Now, it's not only lights and sirens that will tell a driver if an emergency vehicle is inbound.
  Despite the law requiring drivers to pull off to the side of the street if an ambulance or fire engine is inbound, not everyone follows the rules. With new technology that can notify a motorist automatically, cities like Troy are hoping to make their emergency runs safe for both the first responders and those on the road.Offering better solution‘It’ is HAAS Alert, a tech start-up.
  
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