Dubai Police to Expand Rescue Fleet With Heavy Vehicles & Boats

Dubai Police has approved the Disaster Rescue Equipment (DRE) project, an initiative to expand its emergency response fleet with heavy-duty rescue vehicles and specialised boats. The project aims to improve rescue operations during floods, severe weather, structural collapses and other emergencies in difficult-to-access areas.

The project includes developing a fleet of specialised four-wheel-drive and six-wheel-drive trucks capable of navigating rugged terrain, crossing flooded areas and reaching locations inaccessible to conventional emergency vehicles. The machines can also be fitted with equipment to lift debris, remove obstacles and tow stranded vehicles, helping rescue teams reach trapped individuals more quickly.

For emergencies involving flooding and torrential rain, Dubai Police will introduce specialised rescue boats designed to reach people stranded in areas inaccessible by land. The boats will support evacuation operations, improve deployment times and expand the geographical coverage of emergency response teams.