Dubai Civil Defence has explained their decision to invest in 20 jetpacks for firefighters. The state of the art Martin Jet packs from New Zealand were ordered during the Dubai Airshow, and it’s hoped will revolutionise firefighting in the region. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Hassan Al Mutawa, director of the civil defense operations department explained to ARN how the jetpacks will make life saving and rescue operation more professional.
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