Improved preparedness: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu flagging off new fire tenders at his residence at Undavalli on Monday. more-in Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu flagged off a new fleet of 18 fire tenders worth about ?30 crore acquired by the AP State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department. Mr. Naidu, along with Home Minister N. Chinarajappa and Fire services officials, took part in the launch programme at his residence in Undavalli on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he congratulated the department for having advanced equipment and called upon the officials to make the best use of the fleet by learning best practices from other States and countries. Fire Services Director General K. Satyanarayana said that the total number of fire tenders in State had risen to 203, with the latest addition. He said 55 drivers would be recruited through the Police Recruitment Board. The Chief Minister also visited the exhibition where the fire-fighting equipment was on display.

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