Dubai: Dubai Police is strengthening its emergency response capabilities with a new fleet of specialised heavy-duty rescue vehicles and boats designed to reach areas affected by floods, extreme weather and major accidents.
The Disaster Rescue Equipment (DRE) project aims to boost emergency preparedness and speed up rescue operations by equipping teams with advanced machinery capable of navigating rugged terrain, crossing flooded areas and accessing locations beyond the reach of conventional vehicles. The initiative will also enhance field operations and strengthen the force's ability to respond to natural disasters and increasingly severe weather conditions linked to climate change.
The project includes specialised four-wheel and six-wheel-drive rescue trucks, heavy-duty machinery and boats for water rescue and evacuation missions. The equipment will enable teams to reach people trapped in flooded areas and collapsed buildings, clear debris and obstacles, and tow stranded vehicles, even in difficult conditions.
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Preparing for extreme weather
Brigadier Instructor Pilot Ali Mohammed Faraj Al Muhairi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police, said the project reflects the force's proactive approach to strengthening operational readiness and preparing for future challenges, particularly those arising from climate change.
