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===Air units===
===Air units===
[[File:Bomba Mil Mi-17 MRD.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mil Mi-17]], one of the department helicopters.]]
[[File:Bomba Mil Mi-17 MRD.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mil Mi-17]], one of the department helicopters.]]
* [[Agusta A109]] (Light utility helicopter) – Search and rescue.<ref name="scramble">{{cite web|url=http://www.scramble.nl/my.htm|title=File Not Found|publisher=Scramble (Dutch Aviation Society)|accessdate=26 February 2016}} {{dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref>
* [[Agusta A109]] (Light utility helicopter) – Search and rescue.<ref name="scramble">{{cite web|url=http://www.scramble.nl/my.htm |title=File Not Found |publisher=Scramble (Dutch Aviation Society) |accessdate=26 February 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl= |archivedate=1 January 1970 }}</ref>
* [[AgustaWestland AW139]] (Light utility helicopter) – Search and rescue.<ref name="scramble"/>
* [[AgustaWestland AW139]] (Light utility helicopter) – Search and rescue.<ref name="scramble"/>
* [[AgustaWestland AW189]] (Light utility helicopter) – Fire fighting, disaster relief and search and rescue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/singapore-malaysia-picks-aw189-for-disaster-relief-422045/|title=SINGAPORE: Malaysia picks AW189 for disaster-relief role|author=Dominic Perry|publisher=Flightglobal|date=17 February 2016|accessdate=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://helicopterinvestor.com/articles/singapore-fire-and-rescue-department-of-malaysia-orders-two-aw189s/|title=Singapore – Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia orders two AW189s|author=Jeremy Parkin|publisher=Helicopter Investor|date=17 February 2016|accessdate=26 February 2016}}</ref>
* [[AgustaWestland AW189]] (Light utility helicopter) – Fire fighting, disaster relief and search and rescue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/singapore-malaysia-picks-aw189-for-disaster-relief-422045/|title=SINGAPORE: Malaysia picks AW189 for disaster-relief role|author=Dominic Perry|publisher=Flightglobal|date=17 February 2016|accessdate=26 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://helicopterinvestor.com/articles/singapore-fire-and-rescue-department-of-malaysia-orders-two-aw189s/|title=Singapore – Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia orders two AW189s|author=Jeremy Parkin|publisher=Helicopter Investor|date=17 February 2016|accessdate=26 February 2016}}</ref>

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Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia)
Agency overview
Established1883
Employees13,446 personnel (Feb 2013)
CommissionerDato' Wira Wan Mohd Nor Bin Haji Ibrahim
Motto"Sedia Menyelamat" "Ready To Save" and "Cepat Dan Mesra" "Fast And Friendly"
Website
www.bomba.gov.my

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Malay: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia), popularly known as Bomba, is the fire and rescue services agency in Malaysia. The Malay term 'Bomba' is derived from the Portuguese word bombeiros which carries the same meaning.[clarification needed]

History

The fire and rescue services in Malaysia started in 1883 with the establishment of the Selangor state fire and rescue volunteers squad headed by H.F.Bellamy with 15 crews. In 1946 after the World War II, the Malayan Union Fire Services (MUS) was formed with Flight Lt. W.J Gerumandi being appointed as the Director of Malayan Union Fire Services. MUS was based in Kuala Lumpur.

Through the Federation of Malaya's agreement, the fire and rescue service was handed over to the state governments. The service was then integrated as a federal-level department on 1 January 1976, reporting to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government. On 15 May 1981, the department was renamed as the Malaysian Fire Services Department. Then, on 8 January 1997, the Cabinet has agreed to change the logo or insignia, flag and name of the Malaysian Fire Services Department to be known as the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, which are officially announced and launched in a ceremony held in Genting Highlands Fire and Rescue Station, Pahang on 21 February 1997, by The Honourable Malaysian Prime Minister of that time, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad-the fourth Malaysian Prime Minister.

Current inventory

Vehicles

  • Honda ST 1000 Pan European, VFR 800 – Rapid intervention motorcycles.
  • Honda 6x6 All-Terrain Buggy – Rescue missions and forest firefighting.
  • Isuzu Morita Super Gyro Turntable tadder – 4WD rescue vehicle.
  • Scania Medium Fire Rescue Tender:
    • Magirus TL30 Turn table ladder.
    • HAZMAT tender.
    • Exhibition and Information Vehicle.
    • P31D Multilift Pod Carriers (Mobile/Modular Command Post, Rescue equipments).
  • Mercedes Benz Atego – Light fire rescue tender:
    • Actros 1831/Amdac-Magirus – Turntable ladder.
    • Actros 3335/Amdac-Magirus – Turntable ladder.
  • Mercedes Benz Actros – Pumper/Heavy tanker/Water tender.
  • Sinotruk HOWO – Pumper/Heavy tanker/Water tender.
  • Mercedes Benz Actros 5040 XCMG – Turntable ladder.
  • Volvo N1227 Numela 30m Skylift HP – Bought in the early 80's, SLEP Programme Upgrades (on 2003), gradually to be phased-out.
  • GMC C3500 – Rapid intervention fire rescue tender.
  • Ford F350XL – Rapid intervention fire rescue tender:
    • Ford Ranger Everest 4WD Command Vehicle.
  • Mitsubishi Pajero – (Gradually being replaced with Toyota Hilux) 4WD Fire Commander Vehicle.
  • DRB-Hicom Handalan Mk 2 – 4WD General purpose 3 tonne truck with rear lift.
  • Perodua Rusa Utility Van – Gradually being phased out. Replaced with Nissan Urvan Utility Van/MPV.
  • Korean KIA Pregio – Fire investigation/forensics vehicle.
  • Scania c/w Trailer – 20,000 litres water tanker.
  • Toyota Hiace – Emergency medical and rescue services EMRS ambulance.
  • Isuzu DMAX – 4WD utility vehicle.

Sea units

  • Fire hovercraft.
  • Kevlar Composite Boat-Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat RHIB.
  • Aluminium Boat Light Rescue Boat.
  • Jet Ski c/w Rescue Board.

Air units

Mil Mi-17, one of the department helicopters.
  • Old logo of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department.
    Old logo of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department.
  • Sniffing dog in rescue training session.
    Sniffing dog in rescue training session.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "File Not Found". Scramble (Dutch Aviation Society). Retrieved 26 February 2016. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Dominic Perry (17 February 2016). "SINGAPORE: Malaysia picks AW189 for disaster-relief role". Flightglobal. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  3. ^ Jeremy Parkin (17 February 2016). "Singapore – Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia orders two AW189s". Helicopter Investor. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Aircraft M994-03 Photo (M994-03, Mil Mi-17 Hip) - Malaysian Fire and Rescue Dept (BOMBA)". Airport-Data.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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