ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ACQUIRES TWO POWERFUL FIRE FIGHTING MACHINES

By Wilber MUhwezi Kasibante(MK)

In Bushenyi/ Entebbe————

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Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has acquired two powerful firefighting machines based at Entebbe International Airport aimed at fighting fire outbreaks at the Airport.

This was revealed by the Director General UCAA Mr. Fred Bamwesigye to the minister of works and transport Gen.Katumba Wamala on oct.22^nd 2024 at the Airport.

The two before launching the two firefighting machines addressed the press conference at Entebbe Airport .

Minister Katumba told the media that Entebbe International Airport has surpassed International Fire category 9.

He added that the two powerful firefighting machines with specialized chassis  ability to carry a lot of water and form.

The Director General told the media that 72 staffs have been trained on how to use the machines and incase of any outbreak of fire at Entebbe International Airport.

He continued to say that the Aviation industry is changing tremendously and therefore staff, passengers and partners need to have specialized knowledge in most of the things.

Minister Gen Katumba Wamala congratulated the Director General of UCAA upon acquiring these powerful machines that will go long away to fight fire problems at the Entebbe International Airport.