Sabah's Fire and Rescue department receives 18 ambulances to supplement medical services

Helpful: Nordin and Head of Emergency and Trauma Department (ETD), Dr Ahmad Hashim (right) taking a closer look at the Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) ambulance during the handing over EMRS ambulance ceremony.

KOTA KINABALU: Disaster victims in Sabah can expect faster medical attention when 18 ambulances join the Fire and Rescue department this year.

State Fire and Rescue Department director Nordin Pauzi said these vehicles will be manned by specially trained firemen to serve as supplements for normal ambulance services provided by hospitals and other agencies.