Mongolia has strengthened its firefighting capacity with the delivery of two 42-meter aerial ladder trucks to the Chingeltei and Bayanzurkh district emergency units. The trucks arrived as part of Phase II of the Project to Strengthen the Aerial Search and Rescue Unit.
The project operates under a financial agreement between the governments of Mongolia and France. During Phase I, which ran from 2019 to 2022, NEMA received 42 specialized firefighting vehicles of four types. These trucks significantly improved Mongolia’s emergency response readiness.
This phase will supply five 42-meter and ten 32-meter aerial ladder trucks, plus three foam fire engines. Once complete, Mongolia’s nationwide availability of specialized firefighting vehicles will reach 62.8 percent. Officials noted that these vehicles were custom-built to meet Mongolia’s climate and operational needs.
“This is the first time 42-meter aerial ladder trucks have been introduced to our emergency services,” said a National Emergency Management Agency representative. “These vehicles will greatly enhance our capacity to respond to high-rise fires and complex rescue operations.”
The trucks’ design enables teams to reach greater heights quickly and operate efficiently in harsh weather. Additionally, they are equipped with advanced firefighting systems, including high-capacity water pumps and safety features for personnel.
Experts highlighted that the new trucks will not only improve fire suppression but also expand Mongolia’s overall search and rescue capabilities. The project exemplifies how international cooperation can modernize emergency infrastructure effectively.
Officials also emphasized training programs to ensure that personnel can use the vehicles safely and efficiently. They added that the new trucks will integrate into district operations immediately.
The Phase II project marks a significant milestone in Mongolia’s long-term effort to strengthen national emergency preparedness. Authorities confirmed that the program will continue until all planned vehicles are delivered and operational.
