Squadron 601 on 6 Dec. 8 - "Suthin" inspects the readiness of the Air Force. Dealing with forest fires and smog Pointing out that this year there will be more capability. With satellites to search for forest fires Even an old airplane But it has been renovated and repaired all the time. Confident in your potential
Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Chaired a visit to demonstrate readiness for missions to support the resolution of forest fires and smog problems of the Royal Thai Air Force at the hangar of Squadron 601, Wing 6, Don Mueang Air Force Base. There was a meeting to prepare a plan to prevent and deal with forest fires and smog in the northern region. Including integration of operations between agencies. Ready to prepare for flight training to control forest fires and smog for the year 2024, December 18-22, 2023 at Wing 41, Chiang Mai Province.
After that, the Minister of Defense Visited a BT-67 firefighting aircraft, a Helicopter Rescue Helicopter 11, an EC 725 AP, and a DA42-M-NG DA42-M-NG reconnaissance aircraft of Squadron 402 for surveying and taking aerial photographs to assess the situation. and satellite technology to detect forest fires Including equipment and tools to extinguish forest fires and help victims.
Mr. Suthin said that since the Prime Minister ordered the army to take on the mission of solving forest fires and smog problems, today he came to inspect the readiness of both personnel and equipment. Including preparation for training with camp partners such as the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. It shows that this year the Air Force has increased its capabilities. will be able to perform missions well Because satellite technology is used to detect wildfire spots. and use reconnaissance flights to explore the area Including the use of firefighting aircraft combined with fire extinguishing on the ground. Disaster relief section There are rescue helicopters and medics ready to help. When collaborating with various sectors, it will have very high capabilities.
When asked about the age of the aircraft used for operations, Mr. Suthin said that the aircraft were constantly being improved and repaired after asking the unit head. And the pilot believes that the machine has the potential to help solve the problem.
As for the worrisome factors regarding forest fires and smog, Mr. Suthin said that the El Niño phenomenon makes the air dry. It easily causes forest fires. and measures to deal with forest fires in neighboring countries that cannot be controlled. However, the Air Force must use available resources to manage forest fires. The government has measures to solve the problem from the root cause. without burning the forest By paying incentives to farmers who cut fresh sugarcane, in addition, using airplanes to publicize public relations not to allow people to burn forests in mountainous forest areas.-318.
Source: Thai News Agency