The Nadzab Airport in Lae Morobe Province has received a new fire truck to strengthen the Airport’s rescue and firefighting capabilities.
A new Rosenbauer Panther Fire Truck to strengthen the Airport’s Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities. The truck was procured as part of the Nadzab Airport Redevelopment Project (NARP) funded by the PNG Government through the JICA ODA Loan.
ARFF is an important service provided by the National Airports Corporation at major airports including Nadzab. The addition of the new fire truck, now increases the number of fire trucks at Nadzab to three.
With a modern design and optimized features, including an enhanced extinguishing power, the new fire truck will enable the Rescue and Fire-Fighting team at Nadzab Airport, to respond faster and more efficiently to any emergency situations at the airport.
Training will also be provided aimed at familiarizing the ARFF Team at Nadzab Airport with the functional features of the new fire truck.
Moreover, Nadzab Airport is currently undergoing significant developments through the NARP which is funded by the PNG Government with support from the Japanese Government through JICA.
The developments taking place at Nadzab include the construction of a new state of the art passenger terminal, a new fire station as well as the upgraded airport runway, taxiway and apron.
Upon completion of the project in 2023, Nadzab will serve as an alternate international airport to the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
Investment in this area underscores the National Government and the NAC’s commitment to safety and compliance at Nadzab Airport.