International exhibition on fire safety, rescue opens in HCM City

The Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam – Secutech Vietnam 2024 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

International exhibition on fire safety, rescue opens in HCM City (Photo: VNA)
International exhibition on fire safety, rescue opens in HCM City (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam – Secutech Vietnam 2024 kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

The exhibition attracted the participation of over 460 brands from 350 exhibitors who are leading producers and suppliers in the fields of fire prevention, firefighting, rescue operations, and security technology.

The two-day event showcases four main product groups, including fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue technologies; security and safety equipment; smart building and smart home systems; and intelligent parking solutions.

It also features technologies and applications tailored for industrial zones, factories, high-tech facilities, premium buildings, building management, smart cities, commercial buildings, retail and transport sectors.

A highlight of the event is a section introducing the traditions and achievements of Vietnam’s Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Force.

International pavilions from Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea (RoK), along with booths from reputable global companies, are expected to draw considerable interest from industry professionals and visitors alike.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Lieutenant General Nguyen Tuan Anh, Director of the Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department, emphasised the importance of fire safety, rescue operations, and security.

He noted that the annual event has attracted both domestic and international specialists, especially as the world and Vietnam face significant changes, including the rising threats of high-tech crimes, environmental crimes, fires, explosions, and other complicated social security issues.

This year’s exhibition also features major activities such as seminars on new products, technical solutions, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI), discussions on the integration of technological advancements into fire safety and rescue operations, workshops for businesses involved in the assembly of firefighting and rescue equipment and public campaigns to raise awareness of people on fire safety and rescue techniques./.

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