LocationsA New Fire and Rescue Station No. 9 Opens in Bishkek to Enhance Public Safety
December 18, 2024
Bishkek, 18 December 2024 – On December 18, 2024, a ceremonial opening of the new Fire and Rescue Station No. 9 took place in Bishkek. The construction of the station is part of the project “Improvement of fire safety of population by strengthening capacity of the Fire and Rescue Services in the Kyrgyz Republic”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the support of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic (MES KR) and funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
The new fire and rescue station is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools necessary for prompt emergency response. Special emphasis has been placed on equipment designed for operations in high-rise urban areas: the station has received a unique 54-meter aerial ladder with an elevator and fire suppression equipment for operations at significant heights – the first of its kind in Kyrgyzstan. This advanced solution greatly enhances the ability to respond to complex incidents and ensures the safety of residents in the capital.
The station will not only serve as a critical link in the emergency response system but also as a training center for new recruits and for improving the qualifications of existing fire and rescue personnel. The facility is fully equipped for learning and professional development, including modern classrooms, residential accommodations, and state-of-the-art training facilities.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations Boobek Azhikeev, Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Dzhunushaliev, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea Kim Kwang-jae, KOICA Country Director Lim So Yeon, and UNDP Resident Representative Alexandra Solovieva.
UNDP Resident Representative Alexandra Solovieva noted: “We are opening the fourth station that will significantly contribute to the implementation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy until 2030. This project has provided us with modern equipment and infrastructure, which directly contributes to saving lives in Kyrgyzstan and strengthens the capacity of MES personnel.”
Minister of Emergency Situations Boobek Azhikeev expressed gratitude for the successful implementation of the project, emphasizing the importance of strengthening MES capacity to protect the population: “Today’s event reminds us once again how vital safety is for the sustainable development of society. Your dedicated work fills us with pride and confidence.”
Ambassador Kim Kwang-jae highlighted: “The fire and rescue station in Bishkek, along with those opened in Cholpon-Ata, Osh, and Suzak, will utilize the advanced infrastructure and equipment provided through this project to protect the population from fires and other disasters.”
During the event, participants were introduced to the station’s operations and its equipment, including fire trucks, rescue gear, and high-rise fire suppression tools. The new station will play a crucial role in the emergency response system in Bishkek and surrounding areas.
The project, implemented with the active support of KOICA and UNDP, marks a significant milestone, but the collaboration does not end here. In total, four fire and rescue stations have been built, covering approximately half a million residents and significantly improving the operational readiness of emergency response units.
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