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Shengda Pharmaceutical donates third fire truck to Tainan, boosting rescue capabilities

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shengda Pharmaceutical donated a pumper fire truck worth NT$2.2 million to the Tainan City Fire Bureau for the third time.
  • Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che thanked the company for its continuous support in enhancing the city's disaster response capabilities.
  • The new fire truck features advanced equipment, including a high-pressure fine water mist system, to improve firefighting efficiency and reduce water damage.

Shengda Pharmaceutical has once again demonstrated its commitment to public safety by donating a pumper fire truck valued at NT$2.2 million to the Tainan City Fire Bureau. This marks the third such donation from the company, underscoring a sustained effort to bolster the city's disaster response infrastructure.

During the handover ceremony, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che expressed his gratitude to Shengda Pharmaceutical Chairman Fan Tzu-ting. The mayor highlighted the city's increased investment in its fire department, noting a significant rise in the fire budget and the procurement of new fire trucks and advanced rescue equipment. He praised the collaboration between the public and private sectors in strengthening Tainan's safety measures.

Thank you to Shengda Pharmaceutical for their continuous support in enhancing the city's disaster response capabilities and upgrading the fire safety of our community.

โ€” Huang Wei-cheTainan Mayor Huang Wei-che expressed his gratitude during the donation ceremony.

Fire Bureau Chief Yang Tsung-lin detailed the bureau's ongoing efforts to improve its capabilities across various aspects, including equipment, personnel safety, and smart disaster prevention. He mentioned that the proportion of aging fire vehicles is expected to decrease significantly by next year, thanks to these upgrades. The new pumper fire truck is equipped with a high-pressure fine water mist system, a water tank, and a towing hook, designed for high mobility, efficient water use, and minimizing property damage during firefighting operations.

Shengda Pharmaceutical's consistent support extends beyond fire trucks. The company has previously donated ambulances and disaster reconnaissance vehicles, and even provided respiratory health supplements for firefighters. This latest donation reinforces their role as a socially responsible corporation dedicated to enhancing the well-being and safety of the Tainan community.

The bureau will continue to improve in all aspects, including vehicle and equipment, personnel safety, and smart disaster prevention. We will make good use of various rescue vehicles and equipment, implement the concept of technological rescue, and continuously strengthen professional training and practical application to improve our response capabilities for various disasters.

โ€” Yang Tsung-linTainan Fire Bureau Chief Yang Tsung-lin outlined the bureau's commitment to ongoing improvements and technological advancements in disaster response.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.