The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces is now embarking on an innovative Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Plan.
Minister for Defence and National Security Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says the plan put in place by the Commander will transform the 6FIR to a dynamic team trained above the normal military training to respond during humanitarian crisis and disasters.
He says basic recruitment has been expanded to include engineering skills for all new recruits.
Kubuabola adds that the ultimate vision is that in the first hours after an environmental emergency, security forces will mobilize trained medical experts, engineers, respondents and equipment such as mobile hospitals, desalination plants and power tools to the affected area.
He says no other organisation has the capability to respond with the speed and effectiveness that militaries do in the immediate aftermath of any disaster.
