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Peru: President participates in delivery of PPE for firefighters

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

11:33 | Lima, Sep. 24.

The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Tuesday participated in the delivery of 1,134 personal protective equipment items to the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru (CGBVP).

This event took place on the esplanade of the Interior Ministry in Lima's San Isidro district.

Among the donated items are jackets, boots, along with other important gear for fighting fires.

More than S/12 million (above US$3.19 million) was spent on the purchase of these materials.

In addition, these items meet all the quality standards necessary to handle various disasters.

The ceremony was attended by Interior Minister Juan Jose Santivañez; Brigadier General Juan Carlos Morales, Commander General of the Fire Department; as well as police authorities.

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Published: 9/24/2024