Nghe An Fire and Rescue Police: The unsung heroes amidst the flames and smoke.

From forest fires, house fires, business fires, and warehouse fires to emergency rescue operations, the Nghe An Fire and Rescue Police force is always present in the most dangerous places, regardless of the risks, to protect the lives and property of the people. Whether in actual duties or training exercises, the officers always perform their duties with the utmost seriousness and responsibility.

At noon on December 9, 2018, a large fire broke out behind Vinh Market, causing billions of dong in damage, as these were warehouses storing Tet holiday goods. Traders and residents shouted for help and frantically tried to save their goods. Photo: Quang An

Upon receiving the report, firefighters and rescue personnel from the Nghe An Provincial Police arrived promptly and stormed the warehouse to extinguish the fire. Photo: Quang An

In the confined space filled with toxic smoke, despite the danger, the firefighters made every effort to enter the scene to rescue goods for the vendors, helping to extinguish the fire quickly and minimize damage. Photo: Quang An

On November 25, 2020, a large fire broke out at a warehouse on Ngo Thi Nham Street, Trung Do Ward, Vinh City (formerly). The goods that caught fire were PU paint, which is highly flammable and spreads rapidly. Upon receiving the report, firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the flames, ensuring the safety of people's property. Photo: Quang An

At 6:00 AM on December 26, 2021, a fire broke out at a woodworking factory in Bac Son commune, Do Luong district (formerly). The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the area in flames. The Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department of the Provincial Police immediately mobilized 6 fire trucks and 40 firefighters who quickly arrived at the scene and deployed firefighting efforts. (Photo: Fire Prevention and Rescue Police)

In late June 2020, a large-scale forest fire broke out in the former Dien Chau district, engulfing an entire pine forest. Photo: Quang An

This was a complex forest fire with a wide area, occurring at night, making firefighting extremely difficult. However, the Nghe An Provincial Fire Department quickly arrived and, together with local authorities and residents, worked through the night to extinguish the fire and save the forest. Photo: Quang An

Firefighters braved the flames to extinguish a forest fire in Quynh Loc commune, Hoang Mai town (formerly) on January 6, 2021. Photo: Fire Department

On June 26, 2021, a forest fire broke out in Xuan Tuong commune, formerly Thanh Chuong district. Firefighters used blowers to prevent the fire from spreading. (Photo: Police)

Despite facing difficulties and potential life-threatening situations while performing their duties, firefighters always volunteer to be at the forefront, never hesitating to take on any task. Photo: Fire Department

A rare moment of rest in the pine forest for firefighters after hours of battling the blaze. Photo: Quang An

Not only in actual tasks, but fire prevention and firefighting drills are also regularly organized to train skills and improve the effectiveness of response and coordination in the event of a fire. In the photo: Forces conducting a fire prevention and firefighting drill at Lotte Vinh supermarket in 2022. Photo: Quang An

Firefighting requires agility, courage, and the ability to access hazardous areas. These skills are regularly honed by firefighters. Photo: Quang An

Upon approaching the fire, the firefighters quickly deployed their formations, using specialized equipment to control and extinguish the flames. (In the photo: Firefighters extinguishing a fire at the 2025 Regional Firefighting and Rescue Sports Competition in Nghe An. Photo: Quang An)

Besides firefighting and training, the Nghe An Fire Department also regularly organizes awareness campaigns and provides fire prevention and firefighting skills training for students and the community. In the photo: A drill guiding students to escape from a smoky environment in the former Vinh City area, 2023. Photo: Quang An

In April 2025, the Nghe An Provincial Police Department won first place overall at the Regional Firefighting and Rescue Sports Competition, which included participation from 13 provinces and cities. This affirms the courage, high professional skills, and readiness to respond to any emergency situation of the Nghe An Fire and Rescue Police force. Photo: Quang An

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