Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan flagged off here at Kanakakunnu on Tuesday 66 vehicles purchased as part of modernising the State Fire and Rescue Services.
The new fleet comprises six DCP (Dry Chemical Powder) tenders, three troop carriers, 35 first response vehicles, 12 fire tenders, and 10 scuba vans, which are expected to enhance the emergency response preparedness of the department.