In May/June 2024 the AutRC Fire Rescue expert and a Rescue Service driver/mechanic visited 6 project localities of Aragatsavan, Garni, Khachik, Shikahogh, and Yervandashat housing a VFR station and a fire truck delivered by the Rescue Service to the community.

They refurbished the 6 fire trucks according to a diagnostic guideline drawn up by the Fire Rescue expert, which gives clear indications for assessing and repairing the various parts of the fire engine:

-          mechanic (front deck, back deck, gearbox, air filter, oil filter…)

-          hydraulic pump (pressure gauge, speed bump, discharge valves…)

-          body work (bonnet, doors, trunks, footboards…)

-          safety devices (headlights, indicators, flashing lights, honk…)

-          cabin (lights, seats, bench…)

They also adapted the 5 fire engines according to the loading plan drawn up by the fire rescue expert. This document gives clear instructions for stowing VFRG equipment in the fire truck:

-          tools in the bench

-          tools in the left front trunk

-          rescue equipment in the right front trunk

-          chainsaw and safety equipment in the left back trunk

-          fire extinguishing material in the right back trunk

-          ladder and forest fire tools on the top of fire truck

Once the adaptation is finalised the equipment must be stowed in the fire truck.