The Russian Government
Today the specialized fire station for extinguishing major fires of the Federal Fire Service in Karelia turns 24.
The history of the specialized division of fire department in Karelia is rich with the examples of courage, firmness and valor. And today this fire station is powerful efficient division in the Russian Emergencies Ministry with professional personnel, modern equipment and excellent training base.
The personnel of the specialized fire station have been properly continuing the good traditions of their predecessors providing security of Karelia.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
The start of the Karelian fire troops dates back to 29 November 1989, when the Specialized station for first-priority emergency rescue operations of the Fire Department of the Interior Ministry of Autonomous Soviet Republic was based at paramilitary fire station No 2.
In 1989 there were 41 people in the staff, while today there are 90 firefighters.
The specialized fire station for extinguishing major fires of the Federal Fire Service in Karelia fights fire sand accidents around Petrozavodsk populated by about 85 thousand people.
