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Chinese Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force Deployed to Abyei Conducts Fire Drill

中国赴阿卜耶伊维和快反分队开展消防演练

PLA Daily (解放军报) 14 June 2026

Summary

The Chinese 3rd Batch Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force at Abyei recently conducted a garrison-area fire drill involving command, security, medical, and firefighting elements, with UAV reconnaissance used to locate the simulated fire source and direct suppression efforts. The force commander explicitly tied the drill to elevated fire risk from increased electricity consumption during high-temperature conditions, framing it as a seasonal safety measure rather than a change in operational posture. This is standard garrison readiness content; its narrow value is as a record of how the unit integrates UAV support into non-combat emergency response at the small-unit level in a UN peacekeeping context.

Translation

Chinese Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force Deployed to Abyei Conducts Fire Drill

Scene from the fire drill. Photo by Zhang Xuhao

PLA Daily report by Yang Biao and Deng Yifan: Recently, the Chinese 3rd Batch Peacekeeping Quick Reaction Force deployed to Abyei organized a fire drill within the garrison area, further strengthening the safety awareness of the force's officers and soldiers and enhancing their emergency response and incident-handling capabilities (应急处突能力).

"Reporting to the duty room — a fire has broken out on the west side of the vehicle park due to aging electrical wiring…" Upon receiving the report, the quick reaction force rapidly activated its emergency fire response plan. The command group, security group, medical group, and other elements quickly assembled and rushed to the "fire scene" carrying firefighting equipment to carry out response operations. At the drill site, the observation group used unmanned aerial vehicles to survey the "fire scene," rapidly pinpointing the source of the fire and the direction of its spread, providing a basis for command decision-making. The firefighting group split into two teams: one team used fire extinguishers to suppress the main fire point, while the other team operated portable equipment to control the fire on the flanks. Officers and soldiers moved with practiced skill and coordinated seamlessly, effectively containing the spread of the fire.

"One person is 'burned and unconscious.'" Upon receiving the notification, the medical group swiftly administered emergency bandaging and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the "casualty," then safely transferred the individual by stretcher to the medical area. The entire process was tense yet orderly, demonstrating the officers and soldiers' solid professional skills.

"The mission area is currently experiencing high temperatures and extreme heat, electricity consumption has increased, and fire hazards have increased accordingly. This drill not only strengthened our fire prevention awareness but also enhanced our emergency response and incident-handling capabilities (应急处突能力)," said the force commander.

Original Chinese

中国赴阿卜耶伊维和快反分队开展消防演练消防演练现场。张旭浩摄解放军报讯杨彪、邓逸凡报道：日前，中国第3批赴阿卜耶伊维和快反分队组织开展营区消防演练，进一步强化分队官兵安全意识，提升官兵应急处突能力。 “报告值班室，车场西侧因电路老化着火……”接到报告，快反分队迅速启动应急消防预案，指挥组、警戒组、救护组等各组快速集结，携带灭火器材赶赴“火灾现场”进行处置。演练现场，观察组利用无人机勘察“火场”，快速锁定火源点、火势蔓延方向，为指挥决策提供依据。灭火组兵分两路，一组使用灭火器压制主要火点，另一组操作便携式器材控制侧翼火势，官兵们动作娴熟、配合默契，有效遏制火势蔓延。 “一名人员‘烧伤昏迷’。”接到通报，救护组迅速对“伤员”实施紧急包扎和心肺复苏后，用担架安全转移至救护区域，整个过程紧张有序，展现出官兵们过硬的专业技能。 “目前任务区高温炎热，用电量增加，火灾隐患也随之增加。这场演练不仅增强了我们的火灾防护意识，还提升了应急处突能力。”分队指挥员说。