A landmark agreement signed this week will allow the 'Elad' national aerial firefighting squadron to operate from the Hatzor Air Force base, improving response times for massive fires in the Jerusalem hills area even during extreme weather. The initiative was led by Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi, the Israel Police air unit, and the Ministry of National Security's director-general, Rafael Angel.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Services announced a strategic agreement to base the 'Elad' national aerial firefighting squadron at the Hatzor Air Force base, rather than its previous deployment. According to the Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the move shortens response time to major wildfires in the Jerusalem hills region, an area vulnerable to fast-spreading blazes during extreme weather. Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi said the decision marks 'a quantum leap in national operational capability' allowing a faster and more effective response where every minute can be decisive. He thanked National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and ministry director-general Rafael Angel for advancing the project. No prior reporting on this thread was found in The Zioneer archive beyond general background on the fire service.
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