Overview
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu flagged off newly inducted fire and rescue vehicles at the Parade Grounds in Amaravati, marking the start of field deployment.
- The state added 25 advanced water tenders, 40 quick response vehicles with high-pressure pumps, 50 inflatable rubber boats, and 30 breathing-apparatus compressors.
- This phase cost ₹33.25 crore, including ₹18 crore for tenders, ₹10 crore for response vehicles, ₹2.49 crore for boats, and ₹2.08 crore for compressors.
- The programme totals ₹252.93 crore with a 75:25 Centre–State split under a plan that earmarks funds for modernisation, expansion, state-specific needs, and training.
- Authorities say Andhra Pradesh fully used its central allocation, and officials expect faster urban firefighting and stronger water-rescue capacity as Amaravati adds more high-rises.