Bhubaneswar: Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police received 30 new Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) vehicles to ensure prompt action during emergencies in the Twin City. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi handed over the vehicles to the Commissionerate Police at a function on Thursday. According to reports the ERSS vehicles will operate in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack as part of the new services being introduced by the police. The aim is to provide primary medical assistance, ambulance, and fire services.
The emergency response systems will function under the ‘Dial 112’ services to provide preliminary and additional assistance in cases of fire and medical emergencies.
These vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and tools to enable the police to deploy rapid emergency services across the twin cities.
Oxygen tanks, stretchers, life-support systems, and first-aid kids are installed in the new fleet of police vehicles which will help cops aid victims in cases like accidents with immediate healthcare assistance like ambulance.
They are also equipped with fire suppression systems, ladders, ropes, and life jackets for rescue missions in cases of fire or calamities. Additionally, these vehicles are also fitted with location-tracking features to provide swift assistance.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister it was necessary to have a dedicated fleet of law enforcers who can act as first responders to tackle security situations in the state.
