The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam promulgates Circular 56/2014/TT-BCA regulating fire prevention and firefighting equipment for the militia and self-defence forces, grassroots fire prevention and firefighting forces, and specialized fire prevention and firefighting forces.
The list of fire prevention and fighting equipment provided for the militia and self-defence forces in Vietnam includes:
| No. | Item | Unit | Minimum Quantity | Service Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hydrant wrench (for areas with urban firefighting water hydrants) | Unit | 01 | Replace when broken |
| 2. | 8kg portable dry powder fire extinguisher | Cylinder | 05 | As per manufacturer's regulations |
| 3. | 5kg portable CO2 fire extinguisher | Cylinder | 05 | As per manufacturer's regulations |
| 4. | Firefighter helmet | Unit | 01 per person | 03 years |
| 5. | Firefighter outfit | Set | 01 per person | 02 years |
| 6. | Firefighter gloves | Pair | 01 per person | Replace when broken |
| 7. | Firefighter boots | Pair | 01 per person | Replace when broken |
| 8. | Special flashlight | Unit | 02 | Replace when broken |
| 9. | Fire hooks, rakes | Unit | 02 | Replace when broken |
| 10. | Rescue rope | Roll | 02 | Replace when broken |
| 11. | First aid kit (including rescue tools) | Box | 01 | Replace when broken |
| 12. | Fire ladder | Unit | 01 | Replace when broken |
| 13. | Megaphone | Unit | 02 | Replace when broken |
| 14. | Respirator mask | Unit | 01 per person | Replace when broken |
Circular No. 56/2014/TT-BCA takes effect from December 30, 2014.
| Address: | 19 Nguyen Gia Thieu, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Phone: | (028) 7302 2286 |
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