To improve aviation safety, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has put two brand-new, cutting-edge fire vehicles into service at Entebbe International Airport. Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, along with other important dignitaries, presided over the occasion yesterday, Wednesday, October 22, 2024.To improve aviation safety, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has put two brand-new, cutting-edge fire vehicles into service at Entebbe International Airport. Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, along with other important dignitaries, presided over the occasion yesterday, Wednesday, October 22, 2024.
Because of their cutting-edge features, the new fire engines, called Tango 21 and Tango 22, are essential to upholding the airport’s safety regulations. While Tango 22 can contain 10,500 liters of water, Tango 21 can carry 12,500 liters of water plus 1,500 liters of foam. Because of their cutting-edge features, the new fire engines, called Tango 21 and Tango 22, are essential to upholding the airport’s safety regulations. While Tango 22 can contain 10,500 liters of water, Tango 21 can carry 12,500 liters of water plus 1,500 liters of foam.
In the event of an emergency, the high-reach extended turrets on both trucks might puncture the body of an airplane.In the event of an emergency, the high-reach extended turrets on both trucks might puncture the body of an airplane.
Entebbe Airport will be able to keep its International Fire Category 9 designation thanks to the purchase of these trucks. According to regulations, the airport must keep 24,300 liters of water on standby. With the new trucks’ combined capacity of 23,000 liters, the airport is now well equipped to handle any possible emergencies.Entebbe Airport will be able to keep its International Fire Category 9 designation thanks to the purchase of these trucks. According to regulations, the airport must keep 24,300 liters of water on standby. With the new trucks’ combined capacity of 23,000 liters, the airport is now well equipped to handle any possible emergencies.
This occurs as a result of ongoing audits conducted at the airport to ensure adherence to global safety regulations.This occurs as a result of ongoing audits conducted at the airport to ensure adherence to global safety regulations.
Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, the Director General of UCAA, also emphasized the extensive training that 72 employees had in order to operate and maintain the new fire engines. At a time when Uganda’s aviation sector is expanding quickly due to rising aircraft movements and passenger volumes, this investment in training and contemporary equipment is made.Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, the Director General of UCAA, also emphasized the extensive training that 72 employees had in order to operate and maintain the new fire engines. At a time when Uganda’s aviation sector is expanding quickly due to rising aircraft movements and passenger volumes, this investment in training and contemporary equipment is made.
Additionally, after previously purchasing firefighting boats and other necessary equipment, UCAA has been gradually improving its firefighting and rescue capabilities.Additionally, after previously purchasing firefighting boats and other necessary equipment, UCAA has been gradually improving its firefighting and rescue capabilities.
The minister congratulated the crew on reaching the milestone and commended UCAA’s efforts, stressing the significance of ensuring safety as air traffic rises. The current extension project at the airport is also making headway; the new terminal building is anticipated to be finished by the end of this year.The minister congratulated the crew on reaching the milestone and commended UCAA’s efforts, stressing the significance of ensuring safety as air traffic rises. The current extension project at the airport is also making headway; the new terminal building is anticipated to be finished by the end of this year.
This recent improvement raises the operational and safety standards at Entebbe International Airport and is regarded as a major accomplishment for Uganda’s aviation sector.This recent improvement raises the operational and safety standards at Entebbe International Airport and is regarded as a major accomplishment for Uganda’s aviation sector.
