Fire season preparedness tactical exercises took place in the Kamsky forestry

Among the agencies participating in exercises were the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Chief Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan, Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as firefighting units of the Mamadysh Municipal District – a total of about 70 people and 25 units of specialized equipment, including MI-8 helicopter of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.

The Head of the Forestry Department of the Volga Federal District Alexander Ornatsky, the representatives of the Republic of Mari El, the Samara Region and the Nizhny Novgorod Region were presented in exercises.

According to the scenario, the dry grass caught fire and the flame spread to the timbered area and further to the forest village. As danger escalated, the more new teams and equipment were added to the exercises and battle against fire. The evacuation of villagers has been practiced.

The Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan Almas Nazirov noted that all participating teams were successful.