Inspection Tour: 21-mile checkpoint operation & airport fire safety drill

To facilitate the smooth and speedy flow of goods within Kachin State and ensure safe travel for the public, Kachin State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan, accompanied by Commander of North Command Maj-Gen Aung Zaw Htwe, State ministers and state-level departmental officials, inspected operations at the 21-Mile Combined Checkpoint at the entrance to Myitkyina on the morning of 4th November.

During the inspection, the Chief Minister and the Commander gave necessary guidance and instructions to Tatmadaw members, police officers and officials and staff from relevant departments serving at the checkpoint. They also observed departmental personnel carrying out inspections of private vehicles and goods-carrying trucks passing through the checkpoint in accordance with established procedures.

Likewise, in the evening on November 3rd, the Chief Minister and the Commander attended a presentation on fire prevention measures undertaken by the Kachin State Fire Services Department, followed by an airport fire safety drill at Myitkyina Airport. At the airport terminal, they listened to a PowerPoint presentation by U Than Zaw Oo, Director of the Kachin State Fire Services Department, on ongoing activities and future plans for implementing fire prevention and safety measures. They also inspected the firefighting equipment and modern search-and-rescue tools and equipment displayed in the hall.

Subsequently, the Chief Minister and party observed practical demonstrations conducted by fire service personnel for airport staff, including the use of portable fire extinguishers to put out fires, emergency response techniques for oil and gas fires, and a simulated aircraft fire emergency in which fire engines and firefighting foam were used to demonstrate aircraft fire suppression procedures.

After the demonstrations, the Chief Minister presented cash awards to the firefighters who took part in the exercise in recognition of their efforts, it is reported.