China Fire Bulletin Issue #1 September 2014 | Page 11

FIRE HIGHLIGHT
观 察
During the Training

Elite Effect:

An Independent, Volunteer
Rescue Team

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A focused mission and lack of red tape can foster a highly effective home-grown special
rescue force.
wo helicopters, more than
ten 4X4 SUVs, one powerboat,
one rescue boat, three
multifunction trucks, more than 100
private business entrepreneurs from
different industries equipped with
high-performance tools along with
their special skills teamed up as an
independent, volunteer rescue team.
In the early April 2014, Yiwu nongovernmental rescue organization
has been established by several

entrepreneurs in Yiwu city, China.

On May 18th, 2014, Zhejiang
province hosted The Tour of
Zhejiang bicycle competition, Yiwu
independent rescue team played
the role of path reconnaissance,
safeguard and medical rescue
support, under the request of the
organizer. On the day of competition,
Yiwu rescue team had arranged eight
motorcycles, three 4X4 vehicles and
one ambulance. 60 team members

contributed their time and tools to
fully support the safety of the event.

This rescue team has undertaken
two security missions, one forest
park search and one flood rescue
mission within four months since its
establishment.
“That rescue team is impressive!
They even have helicopters which
is way better equipped than the
local fire brigade!” I have got a lot

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