en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Barcelona, in accordance with a cooperation agreement with the Barcelona Civil Protection, Prevention, Firefighting and Rescue Service (Servicio de Protección Civil, Prevención, Extinción de Incendios y Salvamento del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona), has acquired two heavy trucks and a tank container, which have been delivered to the Barcelona Fire Brigade (Bomberos de Barcelona) for use.

The delivery ceremony was held at the Barcelona docks, attended by José Alberto Carbonell, President of the Port of Barcelona, and Albert Batlle, Deputy Mayor for Security, Prevention, Coexistence and Internal Affairs of Barcelona City Council, who both delivered speeches.

These two three-axle heavy trucks are equipped with onboard cranes and hydraulic systems for loading and unloading containers used by the fire brigade during operations in the port area. Compared to the older vehicles, the new trucks offer enhanced performance: greater engine power and higher efficiency; the ability to transport and handle heavier loads; and a longer working radius and higher lifting capacity for the crane.

The new vehicles are also fitted with the latest technologies for this type of vehicle, including sensors, 360-degree cameras, and enhanced control of the crane both inside and outside the cab, which improve the safety and efficiency of fire brigade operations. The tank container will be delivered this month (June).

The acquisition and delivery of the vehicles and equipment are based on a cooperation agreement signed between the Port Authority and the Barcelona Civil Protection, Prevention, Firefighting and Rescue Service, which has been renewed through 2030.

The collaboration between the port and the Barcelona City Council began in 1995 and has become a model of inter-institutional cooperation. All previous agreements have prioritized prevention while ensuring a rapid and effective response in the event of an incident in the port area, restoring normal operations within hours and providing the highest safety standards.

The current agreement was signed in 2022 with a four-year validity and has now been renewed for an additional four years. The maximum amount for the renewed agreement is 2.9 million euros, of which 2.4 million euros are allocated for vehicles and equipment, and 500,000 euros for training. The training focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the Port of Barcelona, the types of cargo handled, and firefighting inside commercial and passenger vessels.

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