In a move to enhance the state’s emergency response capacity, the Goa Fire and Emergency Services has inducted six new fire tenders worth over ₹6 crore into its fleet.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off the newly procured vehicles, which will replace older, condemned units that had been in service for several years.
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According to officials, the new fire tenders will be deployed at Valpoi, Bicholim, Pernem, Mapusa, Old Goa, and the department’s Headquarters, ensuring wider coverage and improved readiness to tackle fire-related emergencies.
The addition of these modern vehicles is expected to significantly strengthen firefighting infrastructure across Goa, enabling faster and more efficient response during crises.
