Unified emergency service in Twin City: Commissionerate Police gets 30 new ERSS vehicles

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday dedicated 30 new Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) vehicles to the Commisionerate Police to ensure faster and immediate response during emergencies in the Twin City.

The new fleet will operate in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack and will allow the Commissionerate Police to introduce new services beyond security, including primary medical assistance, ambulance, and fire services.

The enhanced emergency response systems will function under the ‘Dial 112’ services and will provide preliminary as well as additional assistance in cases of fire and medical emergencies.

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The 30 vehicles that were rolled out today are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and tools to enable the Commissionerate Police to deploy rapid emergency services across the twin cities.

Oxygen tanks, stretchers, life-support systems, and first-aid kids are installed in the new fleet of police vehicles which will help cops aid victims in cases like accidents with immediate healthcare assistance like an ambulance.

Similarly, fire suppression systems, ladders, ropes, and life jackets aim to equip police with rescue missions in cases of fire or calamities. Additionally, these vehicles are also fitted with location-tracking features to provide swift assistance.

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Speaking at the event, CM Majhi stressed that it was extremely important to have a dedicated fleet of law enforcers who can act as first responders to tackle security situations in the state.

“22 cars of these 30 new vehicles will be deployed in Bhubaneswar and 8 others in Cuttack. Further, such vehicles will be rolled out soon with assistance from the Central government,” the CM added.