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Jet Rescue glides into Dubai's island waters
The boat has been specially designed to cope with rescue missions on the new islands, such as Palm Deira, Palm Jumeirah and The World islands.
- By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:26 November 2, 2008
- Boats used by Dubai Police's Rescue teams to carry out missions on man-made islands.
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
Dubai: Dubai Rescue teams are constantly coming up with innovative ideas to help them carry out their missions as fast as possible and which comply with the needs of the booming city.
A new boat, which has been added to the rescue equipment, has come into effect recently. The boat has been specially designed to cope with rescue missions on the new islands, such as Palm Deira, Palm Jumeirah and The World islands.
Major Ahmad Burqibah, Deputy Director of Dubai Police's Rescue Department, told Gulf News that the boat named "Jet Rescue" is a first-of-its-kind boat being used in the region.
He said the boat is specifically designed for projects in the sea surrounding the man-made islands because the vessel does not create waves along their shores which could lead to erosion.
"We always consider the needs of the city and the projects being established," Major Burqibah said. "Therefore, we bring in latest rescue equipment and technologies to help us cope with rescue missions in such projects with efficiency, as our priority is always to save a life in the first place in addition to protecting the properties."
Used for rivers
He said the length of the "Jet Rescue" is 20 feet while its width is seven feet.
"The boat is usually used in accidents that take place in rivers and valleys and has a hole which can carry a water scooter. It also has the capacity to carry 16 people," he added.
Major Burqibah said the rescue department is constantly updating its equipment to help them cope with the growing needs of the city.
He said some of the latest equipment brought in to the department includes search cameras used during fires to locate trapped people, special rescue ladders which can reach up to four floors and special equipment to break stones when buildings collapse.
"We have also brought in devices which rescuers can use to communicate among each other under water in addition to special tents which can be turned into operation rooms during crises," he said.
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