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Taiwan and France Strengthen Maritime Disaster Response Through Joint Firefighting Training, National Fire Agency: International Collaboration Boosts Port Resilience
Taiwan has partnered with France to bolster its disaster preparedness in international ports through a joint training initiative aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities. From MAY 14 to 23, the National Fire Agency (NFA) and the French Office in Taipei are co-hosting the “2025 International Maritime Fire Response Seminar and Shipboard Firefighting Training Program. Through cross-border collaboration in emergency training is a vital step toward strengthening disaster resilience in key global ports.
The NFA highlighted the strategic importance of ports as gateways to the nation, integral to transportation, trade, and economic development. With climate change and global trade intensifying disaster risks, there is an urgent need to reinforce emergency preparedness across ports, industrial zones, and urban areas. She expressed appreciation to the French Office in Taipei, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, and local emergency management units for supporting this milestone in Taiwan-France firefighting cooperation. Looking ahead, the Ministry of the Interior intends to deepen international exchanges in disaster management, improve technical expertise, and safeguard public safety—while contributing to global resilience efforts.
This collaboration not only allows Taiwan to benefit from Europe’s advanced disaster prevention technologies but also provides a platform to share Taiwan’s own strengths—particularly its experience in training instructors for disaster response. After today’s seminar, led by French experts, participants moved to the National Fire Agency's training center for a joint exercise focused on shipboard fire rescue. Leveraging professional facilities, equipment, and training personnel, the program aims to refine Taiwan’s maritime emergency capabilities. Taiwan also plans to broaden technical cooperation with partners in South and Southeast Asia, fostering a new generation of elite international firefighters and building global disaster preparedness together.