On the morning of November 28, 2024, Cu Mong Tunnel Operation Management Enterprise organized a fire prevention, fighting, and rescue drill level 3B at Cu Mong tunnel. This annual activity aims to enhance awareness and skills of officers and employees in fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue operations, while ensuring preparedness for emergency situations.
The drill was approved by the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department (PC07) of Binh Dinh Provincial Police and attended by leaders of the PC07 divisions of both Binh Dinh and Phu Yen provinces.
Specifically, the drill took place at 9:30 AM with a simulated scenario. According to the script, a truck with license plate 77A-xxxx collided with a 16-seat passenger van, causing a fire under the truck’s cabin and posing a risk of a fuel tank explosion. The fire prevention, firefighting and rescue forces swiftly responded, extinguishing the fire within 15 minutes and transporting the victims for emergency care. After the incident, the Operations Center temporarily closed the tunnel, regulated traffic, and reopened it once the situation was under control, restoring normal circulation.
Fire prevention, fighting and rescue drill at Cu Mong tunnel.
Following the drill, leaders from the PC07 divisions of the provinces of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen, along with the Steering Committee, held a debriefing meeting. Lieutenant Colonel Ta Thanh Phong, Deputy Head of PC07 Binh Dinh, highly commended the thorough preparation and the proficient, professional execution of the plan. He also praised the effective implementation of the "4 on-the-spot" principle, which includes on-site forces, equipment, logistics, and command.
Lieutenant Colonel Dao The Hai acknowledged the effective coordination between the fire prevention, firefighting and rescue forces of the Enterprise and the fire prevention, firefighting and rescue units of Phu Yen province. Additionally, he recommended that the Enterprise continue to maintain and enhance regular training and drills to ensure readiness for any situation.
Speaking at the session, Mr. Le Chau Thang, Deputy General Director of DEOCA Traffic Infrastructure Investment JSC and Director of Cu Mong Tunnel Operation Management Enterprise, expressed his gratitude for the support and contributions of the fire prevention, fighting, and rescue agencies of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen provinces.
Mr. Le Chau Thang, Deputy General Director of DEOCA Traffic Infrastructure Investment JSC spoke at the drill.
Mr. Le Chau Thang emphasized: “Cu Mong tunnel is a key national infrastructure project, playing a vital role in connecting North-South traffic. After nearly five years of operation, the tunnel has accommodated nearly seven million vehicles, with an average daily traffic volume exceeding 4,000 vehicles. Notably, no major fire or explosion incidents have occurred in Cu Mong tunnel. This is attributed to thorough preparedness, investment in specialized equipment, and, most importantly, continuous training for officers and employees”.
This drill not only enhances response skills in fire and explosion incidents but also strengthens collaboration among fire prevention, fighting, and rescue forces. It contributes to safeguarding lives and property while ensuring the safety of key transportation infrastructure such as Cu Mong tunnel.
The drill was successfully conducted, reinforcing fire prevention, fighting, and rescue efforts at Cu Mong tunnel. Additionally, the drill also helps raise public awareness of ensuring safety and minimizing fire and explosion risks in transportation infrastructure.
News: Thu Thao
