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  kong dap phleung (fire brigade)

 

Thailand

The fire brigade, called kong dap phleung in Thai, is called to a huge blaze in the overcrowded neighbourhood of Bo Bae in Bangkok.

 

The fire brigade is dispatched by the Fire and Rescue Department (fig.), which manages the Radio Hotline Center 199.

 

  kong dap phleung (fire brigade)

 

  kong dap phleung (fire brigade)

 

Hence, the Fire and Rescue Department is responsible for dispatching the emergency staff and equipment to the locations in the field where they are required.

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